Origin
Coral Springs, FL
Afternoon in Coral Springs on Sunday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coral Springs, FL to Avon Park, FL
Drive Time
35m
Distance
20.4 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
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6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coral Springs, FL
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Avon Park, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Coral Springs to Avon Park, expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 20.4 miles. You can easily complete this drive in about 35 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. The route utilizes a mix of Florida's Turnpike, North University Drive, and Griffin Road to navigate between these two Florida locations. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it is an economical choice for travelers. Because the transit time is so short, you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations or heavy logistical planning. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
10.2 miles from Coral Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 20.4-mile route offers a mixed driving experience that transitions between local thoroughfares and faster transit corridors. You will spend about 34 percent of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch lasting 7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The character of the road shifts as you move from the local streets of North University Drive and Griffin Road onto the more controlled flow of the Turnpike. Expect a blend of standard urban navigation and short-burst highway cruising. Since the entire trip takes less than an hour, the road feel is functional rather than leisurely, keeping you focused on the transition between these two Florida regions.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 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 7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Coral Springs Drive.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Coral Springs Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (SR 817 / North University Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
|
Coral Springs Drive
Turn right onto Coral Springs Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
6
2.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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SR 817 / North University Drive
Turn right onto SR 817 / North University Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
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.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
7
16.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward SR 818: Griffin Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 53
Toward SR 818: Griffin Road
Towns Along This Route
Between Coral Springs, FL and Avon Park, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Miami.
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
8.6 mi in
|
~17m
Miami
8.6 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 7 mi | 8m |
| North University Drive | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Griffin Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| West Commercial Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Coral Springs Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Ramblewood Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| West Sample Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 27th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs, FL and Avon Park, FL.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
47 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto West Sample Road
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Sample Road
3
Turn right onto Coral Springs Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Coral Springs Drive
Use the none lane.
4
Turn left onto Ramblewood Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ramblewood Drive
5
Turn right onto SR 817
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North University Drive
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto SR 870
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
West Commercial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
7.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the none lane.
9
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
2 min
Exit 53
Toward SR 818: Griffin Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn left onto SR 818
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Griffin Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn slight left
107 ft
·
4 sec
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Southwest 27th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Southwest 27th Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Southwest 27th Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short 35-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time for this trip. You will not need to plan for any scheduled stops, as the 20.4-mile distance is easily manageable in one go. Keep in mind that your fuel budget is quite low at $3, so you can likely make the entire trip on whatever gas you have in your tank. Because you are relying on Florida's Turnpike for the longest portion of your drive, stay alert for typical highway traffic patterns during peak hours. Use the simplicity of this short drive to your advantage by keeping your schedule open and focusing on a direct, efficient route.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.2 miles from Coral Springs, FL, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 7 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 20.4 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.2 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avon Park, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Coral Springs, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Coral Springs, FL
This is one driving day of about 20.4 miles and 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Coral Springs, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.2 mi from Coral Springs, FL · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 20.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.2 miles from Coral Springs, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Avon Park, FL
The final approach into Avon Park, 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 Avon Park, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.41 one way
$6.82 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| premium | $4.90 | $3.93 | $7.86 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.49
Florida's Turnpike
(7 mi)
$0.49
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
$3
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.14 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Avon Park, FL
Afternoon in Avon Park on Sunday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
1 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
35m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Coral Springs, FL to Avon Park, FL covers 20.4 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, North University Drive, Griffin Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Coral Springs, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (Coral Springs Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (SR 817 / North University Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Coral Springs, FL and Avon Park, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Miami.
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