How far is Palmetto Estates, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Palmetto Estates, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Collier County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmetto Estates and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmetto Estates and Cape Coral.
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Start on Southwest 104th Avenue
79 m · 11 sec · Southwest 104th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 160th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest 160th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 112th Avenue
2696 ft · 59 sec · Southwest 112th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 152nd Street
1613 ft · 38 sec · Southwest 152nd Street
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Turn right onto State Road 821 Access Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · State Road 821 Access Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Miami International Airport, Orlando
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.6 mi · 2 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
15.5 mi · 18 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Okeechobee Road
1140 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27: Okeechobee Road
633 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
17.6 mi · 23 min · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
1360 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Naples
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley
106.6 mi · 1 hr 54 min · Alligator Alley
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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 Estates 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
Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley
107 mi · 01h 54m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palmetto Estates and 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 Estates to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 157.7 miles (253.8 km) and usually takes 02h 36m 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 78.7 miles from Palmetto Estates and 79 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.10 one way or $46.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palmetto Estates and Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Immokalee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Immokalee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmetto Estates and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 118.04 mi (189.97 km).
#1 Palmetto Estates
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 13,535 |
| Coordinates | 25.6214900, -80.3620000 |
| 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: 254 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $23.10 | $46.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.60 | $51.20 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $24.23 | $48.46 |
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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