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Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Alva, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

46m

Distance

28.9 mi

47 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Lee County, Florida, United States

Cape Coral, FL

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Downtown Alva, FL, FL

Alva, FL

Larry Milligan

Trip Overview

This straightforward 28.9-mile journey from Cape Coral to Alva, Florida, is easily manageable in about 46 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll navigate a mix of local roads and a small portion of I-75, with just 19% of the drive on the highway. The estimated fuel cost is a budget-friendly $5, and with no designated stops, you have the flexibility to explore as you go. This route offers a practical way to travel within the same region of Florida, focusing on efficiency rather than extensive sightseeing.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Palm Beach Boulevard 12.1 mi 18m
Colonial Boulevard 5.8 mi 9m
I 75 4.3 mi 4m
McGregor Boulevard 3 mi 5m
Cape Coral Bridge Road 1.2 mi 2m
Cape Coral Parkway East 1.1 mi 2m
Broadway Street 0.5 mi <1m
College Parkway 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Palm Beach Boulevard — 12.1 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Alva, FL.

1

Start on this road

95 ft · 7 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

125 ft · 9 sec · Cape Coral Parkway East
3

Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East

1.1 mi · 2 min · Cape Coral Parkway East
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Cape Coral Bridge Road
5

Turn slight right onto College Parkway

0.3 mi · 38 sec · College Parkway
6

Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road

0.2 mi · 45 sec · Cape Coral Bridge Road
7

Turn slight left

210 ft · 11 sec
8

Turn slight left onto FL 867

3.0 mi · 5 min · McGregor Boulevard
9

Turn right

219 ft · 9 sec
10

Continue on Colonial Boulevard

5.8 mi · 9 min · Colonial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North Use the left lane.
12

Merge onto I 75

4.3 mi · 4 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Exit 141 Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn right onto FL 80

12 mi · 18 min · Palm Beach Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15

Turn left onto Broadway Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Broadway Street
16

Arrive at destination

Broadway Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Cape Coral Parkway East

Turn right onto Cape Coral Parkway East

Navigation decision point

7
11.4 mi into trip | ~20m in

Take the exit toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward I 75 North: Tampa, I-75 North
5
11.8 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
16.1 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 141 Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La Belle
4
16.4 mi into trip | ~27m in | FL 80 / Palm Beach Boulevard

Turn right onto FL 80 / Palm Beach Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.60 one way

$9.20 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $5.00 $10.01
premium $4.72 $5.37 $10.75
diesel $5.61 $6.38 $12.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 8.7 0 $3.03 $1.39
Efficient EV 7.2 0 $2.53 $1.16
EV Truck/SUV 11.6 0 $4.05 $1.85

Gas CO2

10 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (70% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Cape Coral, FL

Late night in Cape Coral on Tuesday

Local time

5:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Mostly Clear

E 6 to 9 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Alva, FL

Late night in Alva on Tuesday

Local time

5:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Mostly Clear

E 3 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 4:28PM EDT until April 16 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 14 at 12:29PM EDT until April 15 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

4 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

46m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for most of this 28.9-mile trip. While 19% of your journey will be on I-75, the bulk of the travel involves navigating through local streets and boulevards like Palm Beach Boulevard and Colonial Boulevard. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 12.1 miles on Palm Beach Boulevard. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and direction frequently, so keep your attention focused on the road conditions and traffic signals.

Only 19% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.1 mi on Palm Beach Boulevard.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cape Coral Parkway East.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 28.9 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cape Coral Parkway East): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Cape Coral, FL to Alva, FL, road signs begin pointing toward La Belle along the way.

La Belle

16.1 mi in | ~26m

About the Cities

Starting in Cape Coral, FL

Full guide →

Founded 1957

Cape Coral is a city in Southwest Florida. Visitors are drawn by its beaches, nature trails and sea kayaking opportunities on Black Island in Lovers Key State Park.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.1 miles on Palm Beach Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Alva, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cape Coral Parkway East): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Alva, FL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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