Drive or Fly: Doctor Phillips, 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 MCO–FLL. At 201 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

3h 8m

Distance

201.5 mi

Total Cost

$80

CO2

81 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$45

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

20m in the air

Air Distance

168 mi

Total Cost

$182

CO2

43 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Doctor Phillips, FL → MCO 17m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 20m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FLL → Coral Springs, FL 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $127) $127

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Doctor Phillips, FL MCO — Orlando International Airport 11 mi, ~17m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MCO 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

5h 36m

4h 28m on rail

Total Cost

$34

CO2

10 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Doctor Phillips, FL → Orlando 13m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 268m

Arrival 10m

Deerfield Beach Amtrak Station → Coral Springs, FL 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $34) $34

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

Stations

From Orlando 9 mi, ~13m 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

4h 13m

3h 20m on road

Total Cost

$20

CO2

10 kg

Route

FlixBus 2411

Door-to-Door Timeline

Doctor Phillips, FL → Orlando (The Florida Mall) (4OF) 10m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 200m

Arrival 10m

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

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $20) $20

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

Stations

From 4OF — Orlando (The Florida Mall) 6 mi, ~10m drive

To FTL6 — Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride 12 mi, ~18m 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	3h 8m	3h	5h 36m	4h 13m
Total cost (1 person)	$80	$182	$34	$20
Carbon footprint	81 kg CO₂	43 kg CO₂	10 kg CO₂	10 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 12, 2026.

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