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Trip from Cape Coral, FL to Alva, FL

Data updated 3 hours ago

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

Excellent

13 DC fast

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

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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.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

14.5 miles from Cape Coral, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .

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Drive Character

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.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Palm Beach Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

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.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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.

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

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

Trip Plan

Given the short 46-minute duration and 28.9-mile distance, this drive from Cape Coral to Alva offers considerable flexibility. You can depart anytime that suits your schedule, and with a minimal fuel cost of around $5, refueling isn't a major concern. There are no mandated stops, allowing you to decide if and when you want to pause. For this route, pay close attention to the numerous turns, especially along Palm Beach Boulevard and Colonial Boulevard, as they are key to staying on track for the 28.9 miles.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 14.5 miles from Cape Coral, FL, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.1 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 28.9 miles or 46m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 14.5 miles or 24m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alva, 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 28.9 miles and 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cape Coral, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Palm Beach Boulevard for about 12.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 14.5 mi from Cape Coral, FL · 24m into the drive

city in Lee County, Florida, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bonita Springs, FL

14 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

Bonita Springs, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bonita Springs, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 14.5 miles from Cape Coral, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Alva, FL

The final approach into Alva, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Alva, FL.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

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.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$5

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$30–$55

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

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

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Colonial Square - Tesla Supercharger

Fort Myers, FL

Tesla

14 DCFC

Cypress Parkway - Tesla Supercharger

Babcock Ranch, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target T0818 (Fort Myers, FL)

Fort Myers, FL

Electrify America

6 DCFC

MINI of Fort Myers

Fort Myers, FL

CHAEVI

2 DCFC

Sutherlin Nissan

Fort Myers, FL

IN_CHARGE

1 DCFC

LEE COUNTY GOV AE RAPID CHARGE

Fort Myers, FL

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

HYOFM HY NE SHOWROOM

Fort Myers, FL

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

HYOFM HY E SHOWROOM

Fort Myers, FL

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 Tesla: 2 IN_CHARGE: 1 CHAEVI: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

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 data refreshed 9 hours ago

Origin

Cape Coral, FL

Late night in Cape Coral on Wednesday

Local time

4:57 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 Wednesday

Local time

4:57 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

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

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cape Coral, FL to Alva, FL covers 28.9 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Palm Beach Boulevard, Colonial Boulevard, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 14.5 miles from Cape Coral, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.60 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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.
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.
On the drive from Cape Coral, FL to Alva, FL, road signs begin pointing toward La Belle along the way.

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