How far is Palmetto Bay, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Palmetto Bay, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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City in Collier County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmetto Bay and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmetto Bay and Cape Coral.
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Start on Southwest 160th Street
11 m · 8 sec · Southwest 160th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest 82nd Avenue
20 m · 2 sec · Southwest 82nd Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 82nd Avenue
2.5 mi · 7 min · Southwest 82nd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 120th Street
23 m · 2 sec · Southwest 120th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
38 m · 4 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dixie Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway
7.2 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
10.9 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive
1120 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight right
13.6 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
114 mi · 2 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 876: Cape Coral
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida SouthWestern State College, Cape Coral
160 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto CR 876 West
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn left onto Daniels Parkway
4.8 mi · 8 min · Daniels Parkway
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Turn right onto South Cleveland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · South Cleveland Avenue
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Turn left onto College Parkway
3.2 mi · 6 min · College Parkway
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Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road
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Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East
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Turn right
61 m · 15 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmetto Bay and Cape Coral.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Alligator Alley
Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
114 mi · 02h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palmetto Bay and Mostly Sunny near Cape Coral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmetto Bay to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 163.8 miles (263.6 km) and usually takes 02h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.4 miles from Palmetto Bay and 83.4 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.98 one way or $47.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palmetto Bay and Mostly Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Immokalee
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmetto Bay and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 119.97 mi (193.07 km).
#1 Palmetto Bay
Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 24,218 |
| Coordinates | 25.6217700, -80.3247700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cape Coral
The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
| Population | 200,972 |
| Coordinates | 26.5628500, -81.9495300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $23.98 | $47.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.56 | $53.13 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $28.30 | $56.60 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.14 | $50.29 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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