Trip from Cantonment, FL to Coral Springs, FL

Drive Time

11h 49m

Distance

649.3 mi

1,045 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$108

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

11h 39m ★

6 AM

11h 50m

8 AM

12h 11m

10 AM

11h 57m

12 PM

11h 55m

3 PM

11h 58m

5 PM

12h 10m

8 PM

11h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Cantonment, FL

Larry Milligan

Coral Springs, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cantonment, FL to Coral Springs, FL covers 649.3 miles and takes about 11h 49m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 288.6 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $108.46 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

3 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

324.6 miles from Cantonment, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 54m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 649.3 miles and 11h 49m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and Florida's Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 288.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 649.3 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 7.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 403.8 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 640.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7.4 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the ramp toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

403.8 mi into trip | ~7h 19m in | Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

640.3 mi into trip | ~11h 34m 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...

645.4 mi into trip | ~11h 41m 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

645.8 mi into trip | ~11h 42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Coral Springs

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward Coral Springs

Towns Along This Route

Between Cantonment, FL and Coral Springs, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

403.8 mi in | ~7h 19m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

403.8 mi in | ~7h 19m | via Florida's Turnpike

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	288.6 mi	5h 10m
Florida's Turnpike	236.5 mi	4h 14m
I 75	107.2 mi	1h 54m
County Road 297A	5.6 mi	9m
Sawgrass Expressway	3.8 mi	4m
Pine Forest Road	1.2 mi	2m
North University Drive	1.1 mi	2m
Coral Springs Drive	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 288.6 mi, about 5h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cantonment, FL and Coral Springs, FL.

Start on Taylor Street

0.1 mi · 26 sec · Taylor Street

Continue on Taylor Street

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Taylor Street

Continue on Taylor Street

258 ft · 17 sec · Taylor Street

Turn left onto CR 184

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Muscogee Road

Turn right onto CR 297A

5.6 mi · 9 min · County Road 297A

Turn right onto CR 297

1.2 mi · 2 min · Pine Forest Road

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 10

289 mi · 5 hr 10 min · I 10

Use the slight right lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

237 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Florida's Turnpike

Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 71 Toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Merge onto SR 869 Toll

3.8 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Exit 15 Toward SR 817: University Drive Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

338 ft · 12 sec

Toward Coral Springs Use the left lane.

Continue on North University Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · North University Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Wiles Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Wiles Road

Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive

Turn right onto West Sample Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · West Sample Road

Turn left

0.1 mi · 45 sec

Keep slight left at fork

56 ft · 4 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 324.6 miles from Cantonment, FL, or about 5h 54m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 288.6 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 143 miles or 2h 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 324.6 miles or 5h 54m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 324.6 miles or 5h 54m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 10h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coral Springs, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Cantonment, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cantonment, FL

Aim for roughly 325 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Coral Springs, FL

Aim for roughly 325 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 143 miles from Cantonment, FL.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 288.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 324.6 mi from Cantonment, FL · 5h 54m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Tallahassee, FL

214 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Popular next leg

Tallahassee, FL to Orlando, FL

255.8 mi · 4h 45m

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Orlando, FL

429 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Orlando, FL

Popular next leg

Orlando, FL to Coral Springs, FL

207.7 mi · 3h 3m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Gainesville, FL

325 mi · about 5.9h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 325 miles or 5.9 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Dothan, AL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 143 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 324.6 miles from Cantonment, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 288.6 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 325 miles or 5.9 hours on the road.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Coral Springs, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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

$108.46 one way

$216.93 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 227 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$117.49	$234.98
premium	$4.90	$125.16	$250.31
diesel	$5.64	$144.25	$288.50

Estimated Tolls: $16.87

Florida's Turnpike (236.5 mi) $16.56

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

$108

Tolls

$17

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$255–$365

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 227.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $68 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	194.8	2	$68.18	$31.17
Efficient EV	162.3	1	$56.81	$25.97
EV Truck/SUV	259.7	3	$90.90	$41.56

Gas CO2

227 kg

EV CO2

76 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Cantonment, FL

Morning in Cantonment on Monday

Local time

9:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Coral Springs, FL

Morning in Coral Springs on Monday

Local time

10:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

5 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

11h 49m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cantonment, FL to Coral Springs, FL covers 649.3 miles and takes about 11h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 325 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 324.6 miles from Cantonment, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $108.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Cantonment, FL and Coral Springs, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

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Trip from Cantonment, FL to Coral Springs, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Coral Springs, FL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Cantonment, FL

Coral Springs, FL

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5 degrees warmer at arrival

11h 49m on the road

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