Coral Springs to Belleview is 259.1 miles and takes about 4h 54m via Florida's Turnpike and US 301, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Florida, taking you from the southern part of the state up towards the center. With nearly all of it on highways, expect a straightforward journey where you'll cover a significant distance efficiently. This route is ideal if you're looking for a quick, no-fuss trip to get you where you need to go with minimal detours.
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
129.6 miles from Coral Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 25m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 54m. Total distance: 259.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 97% of the route utilizing major roads. You'll spend a substantial amount of time on Florida's Turnpike, experiencing a continuous stretch of 233.2 miles. The journey begins with the Sawgrass Expressway before merging onto the Turnpike, offering a consistent, high-speed travel experience for the majority of your trip. Expect minimal slowdowns and a predictable road surface as you head north.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 233.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and US 301. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 259.1 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 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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3.3 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the ramp toward SR 869 Toll North: Orlando
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 869 Toll North: Orlando
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7.5 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21A-B
Toward Florida's Turnpike
6
8.2 mi into trip|~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 21BToward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, OrlandoUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
233 mi·4 hr 12 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 301: Wildwood
13
Keep slight right at fork
191 ft·4 sec
Toward US 301 North: Leesburg, Wildwood
14
Turn straight onto US 301
3.2 mi·6 min·US 301
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on US 301
12 mi·17 min·US 301
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn slight left onto US 27; US 301; US 441
0.2 mi·23 sec·Abshier Boulevard
17
Turn left onto CR 484
0.4 mi·40 sec·Southeast Hames Road
18
Turn right onto Southeast Brown Road
0.1 mi·35 sec·Southeast Brown Road
19
Turn left onto Southeast Hames Road
0.1 mi·30 sec·Southeast Hames Road
20
Continue on Southeast 115th Street
0.2 mi·42 sec·Southeast 115th Street
21
Turn right onto Southeast 55th Avenue Road
37 ft·1 sec·Southeast 55th Avenue Road
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Arrive at destination
Southeast 55th Avenue Road
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 54m estimated drive time and 259.1 miles, this trip is easily completed in a single day. Departing in the morning, perhaps between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, will allow you to arrive in Belleview with plenty of daylight remaining. The longest stretch on Florida's Turnpike is over 233 miles, so plan for a single, longer stop around the halfway point for fuel and a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $41 budget is an estimate and prices can fluctuate.
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 129.6 miles from Coral Springs, FL, or about 2h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 233.2 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 57 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.6 miles or 2h 25m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Belleview, 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 259.1 miles and 4h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Coral 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 233.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.6 mi from Coral Springs, FL
· 2h 25m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77.7
0
$27.21
$12.44
Efficient EV
64.8
0
$22.67
$10.36
EV Truck/SUV
103.6
1
$36.27
$16.58
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Coral Springs, FL
Evening
in Coral Springs on Friday
Local time
6:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Belleview, FL
Evening
in Belleview on Friday
Local time
6:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
10 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 54m 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 Coral Springs, FL to Belleview, FL covers 259.1 miles and takes about 4h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, US 301, 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 129.6 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 $41.24 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 17 significant decision points across 259.1 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 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Coral Springs, FL to Belleview, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Wildwood along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
