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Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Lake Belvedere Estates, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 3m

Distance

129.8 mi

209 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 52m ★
6 AM
3h 3m
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.

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city in Lee County, Florida, United States

Cape Coral, FL

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Downtown Lake Belvedere Estates, FL, FL

Lake Belvedere Estates, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Lake Belvedere Estates, FL covers 129.8 miles and takes about 3h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Palm Beach Boulevard, FL 80, US 98 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 40.4 miles on Palm Beach Boulevard. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.07 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

64.9 miles from Cape Coral, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m 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
I 75 4.3 mi 4m
Belvedere Road 4.2 mi 6m
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 Lake Belvedere Estates, 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

4.2 mi · 6 min · Belvedere Road
Use the left lane.
27

Turn right onto Fieldstone Way

130 ft · 5 sec · Fieldstone Way
28

Keep slight left at fork onto Fieldstone Way

97 ft · 6 sec · Fieldstone Way
29

Continue on Fieldstone Way

165 ft · 14 sec · Fieldstone Way
30

Turn right onto Quartz Terrace

0.3 mi · 58 sec · Quartz Terrace
31

Arrive at destination

Quartz Terrace

Trip Plan

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 64.9 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 1h 32m 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 64.9 miles or 1h 32m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lake Belvedere Estates, 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 129.8 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.

Downtown Alva, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alva, FL

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

Alva, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Harlem, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 64.9 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

Perk & Brew

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cape Coral, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 8 AM–2 PM

+12395426080

Visit website

Jungle Bird Tiki

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cape Coral, Florida

0.3 mi

Bread Pete

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cape Coral, Florida

0.6 mi

Best coffee break · around the midpoint

Common Grounds Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clewiston, Florida

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 1h 45m in / 1h 18m to go 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6:30 AM–2 PM

+18639029889

Cafe Tropical

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Clewiston, Florida

1.9 mi

Two Peas Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

LaBelle, Florida

2.5 mi

Perk & Brew

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Cape Coral, Florida

Hours: 8 AM–2 PM

+12395426080

Visit website

Jungle Bird Tiki

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Cape Coral, Florida

Hours: 12–10 PM

+12394714111

Visit website

Bread Pete

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Cape Coral, Florida

Hours: 7 AM–2 PM

+12394717420

Visit website

Yuri’s Tavern

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Clewiston, Florida

Hours: 10 AM–10 PM

+18638430000

Next Corner Tapas & Bar

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Clewiston, Florida

Hours: 12–8 PM

+18632282252

Visit website

Riverfront Grill

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv

Moore Haven, Florida

Hours: 11 AM–8 PM

+18638854644

Visit website

Gather

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately

Cape Coral, Florida

Hours: 5–10 PM

+12396739939

Visit website

Oasis Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: 7:30 AM–2 PM

+12393341566

Visit website

Common Grounds Coffee Shop

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Clewiston, Florida

Hours: 6:30 AM–2 PM

+18639029889

Cafe Tropical

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Clewiston, Florida

Hours: 6:30 AM–8 PM

+18639830049

Visit website

Two Peas Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

LaBelle, Florida

Hours: 6:30 AM–2 PM

+18636752891

Seeds Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Royal Palm Beach, Florida

Hours: 8:30 AM–1:30 PM

+15615629537

Visit website

Family Grounds Cafe, LLC

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Clewiston, Florida

Hours: 6:30 AM–6 PM

+18635997061

Family Grounds Cafe, LLC.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10

LaBelle, Florida

Hours: 6:30 AM–6 PM

+18633732494

Caloosa Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Moore Haven, Florida

Hours: 7 AM–2 PM

+18638859460

Wisteria Tea Room & Café

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $40 to $50

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: 10:45 AM–2:30 PM

+12396894436

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555023851

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

LaBelle Nature Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

LaBelle, Florida

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

Cottage Under The Oaks

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

LaBelle, Florida

Hours: 7 AM–5 PM

+18635174722

Visit website

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Wellington, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15617914005

Visit website

Cox Science Center and Aquarium

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

Home stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

West Palm Beach, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15618321988

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 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

$20.07 one way

$40.15 round trip

$3.93/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.30 $21.98 $43.97
premium $4.63 $23.64 $47.28
diesel $5.60 $28.61 $57.22

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 45.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.9 0 $13.63 $6.23
Efficient EV 32.5 0 $11.36 $5.19
EV Truck/SUV 51.9 0 $18.17 $8.31

Gas CO2

45 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.

Forecast as of Aug 28, 2026

Origin

Cape Coral, FL

Night in Cape Coral on Tuesday

Local time

11:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Clear

SE 3 mph 7% chance Live forecast

Destination

Lake Belvedere Estates, FL

Night in Lake Belvedere Estates on Tuesday

Local time

11:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Mostly Clear

SE 2 mph 7% chance Live forecast

91°F

Alva, FL

65 mi in

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 3m 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?

129.8 mi in 3h 3m — 52% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Palm Beach Boulevard.

52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
31 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 18 significant decision points across 129.8 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

22 ft 5 ft

Total Climb

36 ft

Total Descent

26 ft

Highest Point

22 ft

~9.3 mi in

Elevation Range

17 ft

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 Lake Belvedere Estates, 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.

Arriving in Lake Belvedere Estates, FL

Full guide →

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: 129.8 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 Lake Belvedere Estates, 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 Lake Belvedere Estates, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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