How far is Palmona Park, FL from Cape Coral, FL?

The driving distance from Palmona Park, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.94 mi
00h 22m
Flight
9.15 mi
14.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.15 mi
Kilometers
14.72 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.94 mi
Kilometers
17.6 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Coral
Sat, Apr 18, 7:24 PM EDT
Return by in Palmona Park
Sat, Apr 18, 7:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmona Park
2026-04-18T19:02
Arrive Cape Coral
Sat, Apr 18, 7:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Palmona Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lochmoor Waterway Estates
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Palmona Park
5.5 mi
00h 11m
To Cape Coral
5.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palmona Park and Cape Coral.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palmona Park and Cape Coral.

  1. 1

    Start on Sacramento Street

    91 m · 18 sec · Sacramento Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Woodward Avenue

    1512 ft · 1 min · Woodward Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Pine Island Road

    1340 ft · 31 sec · Pine Island Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Northeast Pine Island Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Pine Island Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Del Prado Boulevard North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Del Prado Boulevard North

  6. 6

    Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

    6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

    1669 ft · 41 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East

  8. 8

    Turn right

    61 m · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmona Park and Cape Coral.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
82.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Del Prado Boulevard South
6.15 mi · 56%
Northeast Pine Island Road
2.68 mi · 25%
Del Prado Boulevard North
1.11 mi · 10%
Cape Coral Parkway East
0.32 mi · 3%
Woodward Avenue
0.29 mi · 3%
Pine Island Road
0.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Del Prado Boulevard South

Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South

6.15 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lochmoor Waterway Estates
00h 11m from Palmona Park
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Palmona Park 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 Palmona Park to Cape Coral?

The road trip is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lochmoor Waterway Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Palmona Park and 5.5 miles from Cape Coral.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.62 one way or $3.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palmona Park and Sunny near Cape Coral.

Stop Ideas Near Lochmoor Waterway Estates

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lochmoor Waterway Estates, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lochmoor Waterway Estates.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

5 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

43 mi away
909 King Highway
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

99 mi away
1993 Main Street
RAIL

Sebring

106 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmona Park and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 9.15 mi (14.72 km).

Palmona Park

#1 Palmona Park

Census designated place

Population1,146
Coordinates26.6864600, -81.8964800
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Cape Coral

#2 Cape Coral

The second most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

Population200,972
Coordinates26.5628500, -81.9495300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Sacramento Street (-81.89648, 26.686356)
End: (-81.94953, 26.562855)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.46 L · about $1.62
Round trip
$3.24
0.78 gal · 2.92 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $1.62 $3.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.79 $3.58
Premium $4.90 $1.91 $3.82
Diesel $4.35 $1.70 $3.39

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Palmona Park and Cape Coral. The current time is 19:02:06.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.