Origin
Altamonte Springs, FL
Evening in Altamonte Springs on Wednesday
Local time
7:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Altamonte Springs, FL to Coral Springs, FL
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 3m
Distance
213.7 mi
344 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 50m
★
6 AM
4h 3m
8 AM
4h 29m
10 AM
4h 13m
12 PM
4h 10m
3 PM
4h 14m
5 PM
4h 28m
8 PM
3h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Altamonte Springs, FL
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Coral Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
This 213.7-mile drive from Altamonte Springs, FL, to Coral Springs, FL, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 3 minutes to complete. You'll spend about 96% of your time on highways, making it a focused driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $34. This route is a straightforward trip within Florida, offering a direct path to your destination. It's a manageable distance for most drivers looking to get from point A to point B efficiently, without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
106.8 miles from Altamonte Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the vast majority of this 213.7-mile trip, with 96% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 187.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike. This means you'll be settling into a consistent pace for a substantial portion of your journey. The primary roads guiding you are Florida's Turnpike, I-4, and the Sawgrass Expressway, all indicating a fast-paced and direct travel experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 187.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 4. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 213.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 84B
Toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
8
16.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward Miami, Ocala
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 77
Toward Miami, Ocala
8
17.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
8
204.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 48m in
Take the exit toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 71
Toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgra...
7
209.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 55m in
Take the exit toward SR 817: University Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward SR 817: University Drive
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Altamonte Springs, FL and Coral Springs, FL, road signs point toward Miami, Ocala and Florida's Turnpike South.
Miami
16.4 mi in
|
~23m
Ocala
16.4 mi in
|
~23m
Florida's Turnpike South
17.1 mi in
|
~25m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 187.1 mi | 3h 21m |
| I 4 | 13.4 mi | 17m |
| Sawgrass Expressway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| East Altamonte Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| North University Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Coral Springs Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| Wiles Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Sample Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 187.1 mi, about 3h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Altamonte Springs, FL and Coral Springs, FL.
1
Start on Orienta Avenue
79 ft
·
6 sec
·
Orienta Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 427
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Maitland Avenue
3
Turn left onto FL 436
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Altamonte Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 4
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 84B
Toward Ivanhoe Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
8
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
this road
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
9
Merge onto I 4
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 77
Toward Miami, Ocala
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
this road
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
187 mi
·
3 hr 21 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 71
Toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
16
Merge onto SR 869 Toll
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 15
Toward SR 817: University Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
338 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Coral Springs
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on North University Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North University Drive
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Wiles Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wiles Road
21
Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Coral Springs Drive
22
Turn right onto West Sample Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Sample Road
23
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
24
Keep slight left at fork
56 ft
·
4 sec
25
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a duration of just over 4 hours, this 213.7-mile trip is best tackled in one day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving early to avoid potential traffic, especially as you approach the South Florida region. The longest stretch on Florida's Turnpike is 187.1 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you embark on that longer segment. The estimated fuel cost is $34, which is a reasonable budget for this journey within Florida.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 106.8 miles from Altamonte Springs, FL, or about 2h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 187.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 47 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.8 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coral Springs, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Altamonte Springs, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Altamonte Springs, FL
This is one driving day of about 213.7 miles and 4h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Altamonte Springs, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 187.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.8 mi from Altamonte Springs, FL · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.8 miles from Altamonte Springs, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 187.1 miles.
Arriving in Coral Springs, FL
The final approach into Coral Springs, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Coral Springs, FL.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.02 one way
$68.03 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
75 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $37.00 | $74.00 |
| premium | $4.72 | $39.74 | $79.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $47.18 | $94.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $13.41
Florida's Turnpike
(187.1 mi)
$13.10
Sawgrass Expressway
(3.8 mi)
$0.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64.1 | 0 | $22.44 | $10.26 |
| Efficient EV | 53.4 | 0 | $18.70 | $8.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.5 | 1 | $29.92 | $13.68 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Coral Springs, FL
Evening in Coral Springs on Wednesday
Local time
7:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
6 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 3m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Altamonte Springs, FL to Coral Springs, FL covers 213.7 miles and takes about 4h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 4, Sawgrass Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.8 miles from Altamonte Springs, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 213.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Altamonte Springs, FL and Coral Springs, FL, road signs point toward Miami, Ocala and Florida's Turnpike South.
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