Drive or Fly: Lakes by the Bay, 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 MIA–FLL. At 55 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

1h 13m

Distance

55.6 mi

Total Cost

$47

CO2

22 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$12

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 52m

6m in the air

Air Distance

48 mi

Total Cost

$122

CO2

12 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lakes by the Bay, FL → MIA 23m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 6m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FLL → Coral Springs, FL 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $122) $122

Airports

Lakes by the Bay, FL MIA — Miami International Airport 16 mi, ~23m drive

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

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between MIA 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

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Train

Amtrak

Door to Door

2h 19m

55m on rail

Total Cost

CO2

2 kg

Route

Floridian

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lakes by the Bay, FL → Miami Amtrak Station 29m

Boarding 30m

Train ride 55m

Arrival 10m

Deerfield Beach Amtrak Station → Coral Springs, FL 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $7) $7

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

Stations

From Miami Amtrak Station 20 mi, ~29m drive

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

Service

Direct

Frequency

~2/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 2 trips per week

− Amtrak delays can be unpredictable

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

1h 47m

40m on road

Total Cost

CO2

1 kg

Route

FlixBus 2411

Door-to-Door Timeline

Lakes by the Bay, FL → Miami Intermodal Center (MID6) 24m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 40m

Arrival 10m

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

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $3) $3

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

Stations

From MID6 — Miami Intermodal Center 16 mi, ~24m 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	1h 13m	2h 52m	2h 19m	1h 47m
Total cost (1 person)	$47	$122	$7	$3
Carbon footprint	22 kg CO₂	12 kg CO₂	2 kg CO₂	1 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 Lakes by the Bay, FL to Coral Springs, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.