Origin
Lake Worth Corridor, FL
Evening in Lake Worth Corridor on Wednesday
Local time
7:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Worth Corridor, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
136.8 mi
220 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 1m
★
6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Worth Corridor, FL
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Cape Coral, FL
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Trip Overview
Traveling from the Lake Worth Corridor to Cape Coral is a straightforward 136.8-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 12 minutes to complete. Because of the manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without the need for an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via FL 80, Southern Boulevard, and Main Street. Budgeting approximately $23 for fuel should cover your transit costs between these two Florida locations. Whether you are heading west for business or a change of scenery, this highway-focused drive offers a reliable connection across the state.
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
68.4 miles from Lake Worth Corridor, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a drive that prioritizes efficiency, with about 61% of your travel occurring on highways. You will settle into a steady rhythm on FL 80, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 69.5 miles. While the route maintains a highway-focused profile, the road transitions from the more developed Lake Worth Corridor toward the coastal environment of Cape Coral. The experience is consistent and utilitarian, designed to move you across the region with minimal complexity. You should anticipate a predictable pace that remains focused on main thoroughfares rather than winding, technical backroads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lake Worth Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
24 ft
4 ft
Total Climb
35 ft
Total Descent
47 ft
Highest Point
24 ft
~74.1 mi in
Elevation Range
20 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Lake Worth Corridor, FL to Cape Coral, FL is easy. At 3h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Worth Corridor, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Worth Road | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike Toll North | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike | — | — |
| US 98 | — | — |
| Southern Boulevard | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| East Palm Beach Road | — | — |
| FL 80 West | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lake Worth Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Worth Corridor, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
1
Start on Gulfstream Road
499 ft
·
16 sec
·
Gulfstream Road
2
Turn right onto Lake Worth Road
489 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lake Worth Road
3
Continue on Lake Worth Road
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Lake Worth Road
4
Take the ramp right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
5
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
6
Take the exit slight right toward US 98, FL 80: Southern Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 98, FL 80: Southern Boulevard
7
Turn right onto Southern Boulevard
32 mi
·
41 min
·
Southern Boulevard
8
Turn left onto Main Street
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Street
9
Continue on East Palm Beach Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Palm Beach Road
10
Take the exit straight
23 mi
·
29 min
11
Continue straight
2.0 mi
·
2 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
FL 80 West: La Belle, Fort Myers
13
Turn left
47 mi
·
1 hr 3 min
14
Take the exit straight toward I 75 South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75 South
15
Merge slight left
4.3 mi
·
4 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
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FL 884: Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres
17
Keep slight right to continue on SR 884: Colonial Blvd
509 ft
·
15 sec
·
SR 884: Colonial Blvd
18
Merge slight left onto Colonial Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Colonial Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Fowler Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Fowler Street
20
Continue on Boy Scout Drive
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Boy Scout Drive
21
Turn straight onto Summerlin Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Summerlin Road
22
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
23
Keep slight right
167 ft
·
6 sec
24
Keep slight right
148 ft
·
5 sec
25
Turn straight onto College Parkway
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
College Parkway
26
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Cape Coral Bridge Road
27
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Cape Coral Parkway East
28
Turn right
200 ft
·
15 sec
29
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 3-hour and 12-minute transit, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and refresh during the drive. Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart at a time that avoids peak local traffic congestion on the main arterial roads. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before starting, as the $23 estimated cost is a solid baseline for budgeting purposes. Because the majority of your time will be spent on FL 80, ensure your vehicle is prepared for a long, sustained stretch of highway driving. Prioritizing a mid-route break will keep you alert as you transition from the eastern corridor to the Gulf Coast.
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 68.4 miles from Lake Worth Corridor, FL, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
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 30 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.4 miles or 1h 36m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cape Coral, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Lake Worth Corridor, 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 Lake Worth Corridor, FL
This is one driving day of about 136.8 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Lake Worth Corridor, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.4 mi from Lake Worth Corridor, FL · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
68 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.4 miles from Lake Worth Corridor, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cape Coral, FL
The final approach into Cape Coral, 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 Cape Coral, 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
$21.77 one way
$43.55 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $23.69 | $47.37 |
| premium | $4.72 | $25.44 | $50.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.20 | $60.41 |
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: 47.9 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 | 41 | 0 | $14.36 | $6.57 |
| Efficient EV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.97 | $5.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 54.7 | 0 | $19.15 | $8.76 |
Gas CO2
48 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.
Destination
Cape Coral, FL
Evening in Cape Coral on Wednesday
Local time
7:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Harlem, FL
68 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
2 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 12m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lake Worth Corridor, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 136.8 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lake Worth Road, Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Florida's Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.4 miles from Lake Worth Corridor, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Lake Worth Corridor, FL to Cape Coral, FL is easy. At 3h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Lake Worth Corridor, FL to Cape Coral, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Lake Worth Corridor, FL to Cape Coral, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 4 ft to 24 ft elevation with about 35 ft of total climbing.
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