Origin
Cape Coral, FL
Morning in Cape Coral on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Haverhill, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 3m
Distance
130.4 mi
210 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 52m
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6 AM
3h 4m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 12m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 13m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape Coral, FL
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Haverhill, FL
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Trip Overview
This 130.4-mile drive from Cape Coral, FL, to Haverhill, FL, is a manageable one-day trip, estimating around 3 hours to complete. You'll primarily be traveling on Palm Beach Boulevard, FL 80, and US 98, offering a mixed driving experience. With a fuel cost estimated at $21, it's an economical option for exploring Florida. The route is designed for a single day, allowing you to complete the journey without needing an overnight stop. This trip provides a straightforward way to travel between these two Florida locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.2 miles from Cape Coral, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Boulevard | 40.4 mi | 55m |
| FL 80 | 30.8 mi | 40m |
| US 98 | 29.3 mi | 37m |
| Colonial Boulevard | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| South Main Street | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Belvedere Road | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| I 75 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| McGregor Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Palm Beach Boulevard
— 40.4 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and Haverhill, 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
40 mi
·
55 min
·
Palm Beach Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 80
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
FL 80
16
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 80
25 mi
·
32 min
·
FL 80
Toward US 27 South, FL 80 East: Clewiston
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 27; FL 80
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
US 27; FL 80
18
Turn left onto FL 80
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Palm Beach Road
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on FL 80
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
South Main Street
20
Turn right onto US 98; US 441; FL 80
29 mi
·
37 min
·
US 98; US 441; FL 80
Use the right lane.
21
Take the exit onto US 441
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 441
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 441
58 ft
·
1 sec
·
US 441
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Keep slight left at fork
286 ft
·
10 sec
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto FL 7
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
FL 7
25
Continue on FL 7
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
FL 7
26
Turn right onto Belvedere Road
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Belvedere Road
Use the left lane.
27
Turn right onto Haverhill Road
355 ft
·
9 sec
·
Haverhill Road
Use the right lane.
28
Arrive at destination
Haverhill Road
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour trip, departing in the morning will give you ample time to reach Haverhill, FL, with flexibility for any unexpected delays. Since it's a single-day drive, you can be flexible with your timing. Plan for one main stop, perhaps midway, to stretch your legs and refuel if necessary. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 40.4-mile stretch on Palm Beach Boulevard, as services might be less frequent in certain sections. The estimated fuel cost of $21 makes this an affordable journey, so budgeting for gas is straightforward.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.2 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 29 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.2 miles or 1h 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Haverhill, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cape Coral, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cape Coral, FL
This is one driving day of about 130.4 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Cape Coral, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Palm Beach Boulevard for about 40.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
65 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.2 miles from Cape Coral, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 11.4 and 124.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
8
62.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
FL 80
Keep slight right at fork onto FL 80 toward US 27 South, FL 80 East: Clewiston
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 27 South, FL 80 East: Clewiston
6
124.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 54m in
|
US 441
Keep slight right at fork onto US 441
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
124.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 54m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.76 one way
$41.51 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $22.58 | $45.16 |
| premium | $4.72 | $24.25 | $48.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.79 | $57.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.1 | 0 | $13.69 | $6.26 |
| Efficient EV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.41 | $5.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.2 | 0 | $18.26 | $8.35 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Haverhill, FL
Morning in Haverhill on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 3m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 51% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 40.4 miles along Palm Beach Boulevard, offering a solid period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road character will shift between faster highway segments and potentially more local road driving. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind, but rather experience a dynamic progression of road types.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.4 mi on Palm Beach Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 130.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.8 miles (FL 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Haverhill, 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 3h 3m. Total distance: 130.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.4 miles on Palm Beach Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Haverhill, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 62.8 miles (FL 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Haverhill, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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