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Drive or Fly: Daytona Beach, FL to Coral Springs, 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 DAB–FLL. At 233 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

3h 28m

Distance

233 mi

Total Cost

$87

CO2

94 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$52
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

2h 58m

25m in the air

Air Distance

208 mi

Total Cost

$183

CO2

53 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Daytona Beach, FL → DAB 10m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 25m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
FLL → Coral Springs, FL 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $128) $128
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Daytona Beach, FL DAB — Daytona Beach International Airport 3 mi, ~10m drive
Coral Springs, FL FLL — Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport 16 mi, ~23m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ 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

7h 25m

5h 54m on rail

Total Cost

$40

CO2

12 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Daytona Beach, FL → Deland 36m
Boarding 30m
Train ride 354m
Arrival 10m
Deerfield Beach Amtrak Station → Coral Springs, FL 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $40) $40

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

Stations

From Deland 24 mi, ~36m drive
To Deerfield Beach Amtrak Station 10 mi, ~15m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~8/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 8 trips per week
− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable
− Need transportation to/from station
− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

7h 58m

7h 5m on road

Total Cost

$24

CO2

13 kg

Route

Greyhound US0710s

Door-to-Door Timeline

Daytona Beach, FL → Daytona Beach Bus Station (DAB6) 10m
Boarding 15m
Bus ride 425m
Arrival 10m
Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride (FTL6) → Coral Springs, FL 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $24) $24

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

Stations

From DAB6 — Daytona Beach Bus Station 0 mi, ~10m drive
To FTL6 — Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride 12 mi, ~18m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/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
− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week
− 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 3h 28m 2h 58m 7h 25m 7h 58m
Total cost (1 person) $87 $183 $40 $24
Carbon footprint 94 kg CO2 53 kg CO2 12 kg CO2 13 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 13, 2026.

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