How far is Riviera Beach, FL from Cape Coral, FL?
The driving distance from Riviera Beach, FL to Cape Coral, FL is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riviera Beach and Cape Coral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riviera Beach and Cape Coral.
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Start on West 15th Street
1160 ft · 56 sec · West 15th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue H
633 ft · 30 sec · Avenue H
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Turn right onto West 13th Street
2961 ft · 1 min · West 13th Street
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Turn left onto Australian Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Australian Avenue
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Turn right onto 45th Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · 45th Street
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Take the ramp left
2306 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
1816 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
60 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard
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Turn slight right
92 m · 13 sec
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Turn slight right onto Okeechobee Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · Okeechobee Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
108 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike
42 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike
111 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South
2907 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
2.1 mi · 2 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98, FL 80: Southern Boulevard
1868 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto Pike Road
2269 ft · 43 sec · Pike Road
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Turn right onto Southern Boulevard
31.8 mi · 42 min · Southern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Main Street
5.2 mi · 9 min · Main Street
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Continue on East Palm Beach Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Palm Beach Road
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Take the exit straight
22.5 mi · 30 min
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Continue straight
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers
2281 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
46.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
2836 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 884: Colonial Blvd
155 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · Colonial Boulevard
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Turn left onto Fowler Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Fowler Street
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Continue on Boy Scout Drive
2646 ft · 50 sec · Boy Scout Drive
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Turn straight onto Summerlin Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Summerlin Road
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Turn slight right
1234 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right
51 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right
45 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto College Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 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 Riviera Beach 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.
Longest stretch
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46.5 mi · 01h 03m
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 leaving Riviera Beach 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 Riviera Beach to Cape Coral?
The road trip is about 187.1 miles (301.1 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?
Harlem is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.1 miles from Riviera Beach and 116.9 miles from Cape Coral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.7 miles (189.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.4 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.38 one way or $54.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Riviera Beach and Sunny near Cape Coral.
Stop Ideas Near Harlem
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 Harlem.
Okeechobee
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Fort Myers, Florida
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riviera Beach and Cape Coral. Straight-line distance: 117.7 mi (189.42 km).
#1 Riviera Beach
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
| Population | 35,658 |
| Coordinates | 26.7753400, -80.0581000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 301 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 20m |
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 | $27.38 | $54.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.33 | $60.67 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $32.31 | $64.63 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $28.71 | $57.42 |
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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