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Drive or Fly: Middleburg, 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 JAX–FLL. At 318 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:
Vehicle:

Drive

Door to Door

6h 1m

Distance

318.9 mi

Total Cost

$106

CO2

129 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$71
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 44m

34m in the air

Air Distance

280 mi

Total Cost

$186

CO2

71 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Middleburg, FL → JAX 47m
Check-in & Security 90m
Flight 34m
Arrival & Baggage 30m
FLL → Coral Springs, FL 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $131) $131
Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Middleburg, FL JAX — Jacksonville International Airport 31 mi, ~47m drive
Coral Springs, FL FLL — Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport 16 mi, ~23m drive

No scheduled flights found

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

+ Saves about 2h 17m 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 26m

7h 58m on rail

Total Cost

$59

CO2

17 kg

Route

Silver Meteor

Door-to-Door Timeline

Middleburg, FL → Jacksonville 33m
Boarding 30m
Train ride 478m
Arrival 10m
Deerfield Beach Amtrak Station → Coral Springs, FL 15m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $59) $59

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

Stations

From Jacksonville 22 mi, ~33m 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

9h 15m

8h on road

Total Cost

$34

CO2

18 kg

Route

FlixBus 2431

Door-to-Door Timeline

Middleburg, FL → Jacksonville (Downtown) (JAX6) 32m
Boarding 15m
Bus ride 480m
Arrival 10m
Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride (FTL6) → Coral Springs, FL 18m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $34) $34

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

Stations

From JAX6 — Jacksonville (Downtown) 21 mi, ~32m 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 6h 1m 3h 44m 9h 26m 9h 15m
Total cost (1 person) $106 $186 $59 $34
Carbon footprint 129 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 12, 2026.

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