Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
146 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
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The drive from Palm Springs, FL to Cape Coral, FL covers 146 miles and takes about 2h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 53rd Street, West 12th Avenue, West 68th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.84 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
73 miles from Palm Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 16m drive with frequent turns across 146 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 53rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 12th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 68th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 826 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Palmetto Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 75 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alligator Alley | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 876 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Springs, FL and Cape Coral, FL.
Start on West 8th Avenue
Turn right onto West 53rd Street
Turn right onto West 12th Avenue
Turn left onto West 68th Street
Turn left onto SR 826 North
Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Naples
Merge slight right
Keep slight left to continue on Alligator Alley, Naples
Take the exit slight right toward CR 876: Cape Coral
Keep slight left to continue on CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida SouthWestern State College, Cape Coral
Turn left onto CR 876 West
Turn left onto Daniels Parkway
Turn right onto South Cleveland Avenue
Turn left onto College Parkway
Continue on Cape Coral Bridge Road
Continue on Cape Coral Parkway East
Turn right
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cape Coral, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Palm Springs, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Palm Springs, FL
This is one driving day of about 146 miles and 2h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73 mi from Palm Springs, FL · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 73 miles from Palm Springs, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$23.84 one way
$47.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $26.42 | $52.84 |
| premium | $4.90 | $28.14 | $56.28 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $25.00 | $50.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.33 | $7.01 |
| Efficient EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.77 | $5.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.4 | 0 | $20.44 | $9.34 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Palm Springs on Saturday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
83°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Cape Coral on Saturday
Local time
7:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Bonita Springs, FL
73 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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