Planning a trip from Cape Coral, FL to River Park, FL? This 139-mile drive will take you approximately 3 hours and 17 minutes, making it a manageable day trip. You'll navigate primarily on Industrial Drive and Park Street before transitioning to Palm Beach Boulevard. With a fuel cost estimated around $22, this route is quite economical for a single day's adventure. The overall journey offers a straightforward local feel, perfect for those who prefer less highway time and more interaction with the immediate surroundings.
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
69.5 miles from Cape Coral, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Industrial Drive
34.4 mi
46m
Park Street
24.8 mi
31m
Palm Beach Boulevard
24.2 mi
34m
FL 78
14.8 mi
18m
Colonial Boulevard
5.8 mi
9m
West Midway Road
4.4 mi
7m
I 75
4.3 mi
4m
North Bridge Street
4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Industrial Drive
— 34.4 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Coral, FL and River Park, FL.
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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 NorthUse 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 141Toward FL 80: Fort Myers, La BelleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn right onto FL 80
24 mi·34 min·Palm Beach Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto FL 29
4.0 mi·6 min·North Bridge Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto FL 78
15 mi·18 min·FL 78
17
Continue on US 27; FL 78
3.7 mi·4 min·US 27; FL 78
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Take the exit
358 ft·10 sec
19
Turn left onto FL 78 Detour
34 mi·46 min·Industrial Drive
20
Turn left onto Parrott Avenue
3.1 mi·6 min·Parrott Avenue
21
Turn right onto FL 70
25 mi·31 min·Park Street
22
Turn right onto CR 712
4.4 mi·7 min·West Midway Road
23
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
24
Merge onto I 95
3.6 mi·3 min·I 95
25
Take the exit
0.5 mi·53 sec
Exit 121Toward Saint Lucie West BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork
177 ft·6 sec
Toward St Lucie West Boulevard
27
Turn left onto Southwest Saint Lucie West Boulevard
2.7 mi·5 min·Southwest Saint Lucie West Boulevard
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on Prima Vista Boulevard
0.5 mi·55 sec·Prima Vista Boulevard
29
Continue on Southwest Prima Vista Boulevard
0.8 mi·1 min·Southwest Prima Vista Boulevard
30
Continue on Prima Vista Boulevard
0.2 mi·16 sec·Prima Vista Boulevard
31
Continue on Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard
425 ft·12 sec·Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard
32
Turn right onto CR 615
0.1 mi·17 sec·Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Use the right lane.
33
Turn left onto Southeast Bonita Court
333 ft·16 sec·Southeast Bonita Court
Use the left lane.
34
Turn right onto Southeast Solaz Avenue
0.1 mi·30 sec·Southeast Solaz Avenue
35
Turn left onto Southeast Castana Court
456 ft·20 sec·Southeast Castana Court
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Arrive at destination
Southeast Castana Court
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 139-mile drive, flexibility is your best friend. You can easily complete this trip in a single day, so consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush hour and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of room to decide when and where to pull over based on your needs. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before departing Cape Coral, as the longest stretch without significant turn-offs is 34.4 miles on Industrial Drive.
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 69.5 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 1h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 34.4 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 31 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.5 miles or 1h 39m 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 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near River Park, 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 139 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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 Industrial Drive for about 34.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 22
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.4 and 138.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
6
40.6 mi into trip|~1h 1m in|FL 29 / North Bridge Street
Turn left onto FL 29 / North Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
133.9 mi into trip|~3h 7m in
Take the exit toward Saint Lucie West Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 121
Toward Saint Lucie West Boulevard
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138.7 mi into trip|~3h 16m in|CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Turn right onto CR 615 / Southeast Airoso Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.13 one way
$44.25 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$24.07
$48.14
premium
$4.72
$25.85
$51.69
diesel
$5.61
$30.69
$61.38
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.7
0
$14.59
$6.67
Efficient EV
34.8
0
$12.16
$5.56
EV Truck/SUV
55.6
0
$19.46
$8.90
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Cape Coral, FL
Late night
in Cape Coral on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Clear
E 6 to 9 mph0% chanceLive 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
River Park, FL
Late night
in River Park on Sunday
Local time
12:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 17m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for most of this 139-mile journey, with only about 20% of the route being highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a solid 34.4 miles along Industrial Drive. This means you'll be making frequent turns and adjustments, so staying attentive is key. As you progress, the road will likely shift from more industrial areas to the local character of the towns you pass through, offering a varied driving experience.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
36 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.4 mi on Industrial Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 139 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 40.6 miles (FL 29 / North Bridge Street): 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 River Park, FL, road signs begin pointing toward La Belle along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 139 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.4 miles on Industrial Drive. 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 River Park, 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 40.6 miles (FL 29 / North Bridge Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.6 hours — manageable with a long break at River Park, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
