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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
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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.
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Start on Sacramento Street
91 m · 18 sec · Sacramento Street
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Turn left onto Woodward Avenue
1512 ft · 1 min · Woodward Avenue
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Turn right onto Pine Island Road
1340 ft · 31 sec · Pine Island Road
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Continue on Northeast Pine Island Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Northeast Pine Island Road
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Turn left onto Del Prado Boulevard North
1.1 mi · 3 min · Del Prado Boulevard North
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Continue on Del Prado Boulevard South
6.2 mi · 13 min · Del Prado Boulevard South
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Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East
1669 ft · 41 sec · 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 Palmona Park and Cape Coral.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lochmoor Waterway Estates.
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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).
#1 Palmona Park
Census designated place
| Population | 1,146 |
| Coordinates | 26.6864600, -81.8964800 |
| 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: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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