Drive or Fly: Coral Springs, FL to Fleming Island, FL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for FLL–UST. At 308 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

5h 56m

Distance

308.8 mi

Total Cost

$103

CO2

125 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$68

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 33m

33m in the air

Air Distance

278 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

71 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Coral Springs, FL → FLL 23m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 33m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

UST → Fleming Island, FL 37m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Coral Springs, FL FLL — Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport 16 mi, ~23m drive

Fleming Island, FL UST — Northeast Florida Regional Airport 25 mi, ~37m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between FLL and UST. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 2h 23m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

9h 11m

7h 48m on rail

Total Cost

$59

CO2

17 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Coral Springs, FL → Deerfield Beach Amtrak Station 15m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 468m

Arrival 10m

Jacksonville → Fleming Island, FL 28m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $59) $59

Estimated based on distance. Check amtrak.com for current prices.

Stations

From Deerfield Beach Amtrak Station 10 mi, ~15m drive

To Jacksonville 19 mi, ~28m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~12/week

+ Spacious seating with legroom and power outlets

+ Walk around freely during the trip

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 12 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

9h 1m

7h 53m on road

Total Cost

$34

CO2

18 kg

Route

FlixBus 2431

Door-to-Door Timeline

Coral Springs, FL → Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride (FTL6) 18m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 473m

Arrival 10m

Jacksonville (Downtown) (JAX6) → Fleming Island, FL 25m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $34) $34

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From FTL6 — Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride 12 mi, ~18m drive

To JAX6 — Jacksonville (Downtown) 17 mi, ~25m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~14/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Train	Bus
Door-to-door time	5h 56m	3h 33m	9h 11m	9h 1m
Total cost (1 person)	$103	$186	$59	$34
Carbon footprint	125 kg CO₂	71 kg CO₂	17 kg CO₂	18 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: Amtrak GTFS, FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 18, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

308.8 mi 5h 55m

via I 95, Florida's Turnpike, FL 16

Alternative (+10 min)

316.9 mi 6h 5m

via I 95, FL 16, US 17; FL 16

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Coral Springs, FL to Fleming Island, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.