Origin
Coral Springs, FL
Night in Coral Springs on Thursday
Local time
10:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coral Springs, FL to Coconut Grove, FL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
47.9 mi
77 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 7m
12 PM
1h 6m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
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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Coconut Grove, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Coral Springs, FL to Coconut Grove, FL covers 47.9 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Express Lanes, Sawgrass Expressway, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.7 miles on Express Lanes. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.62 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 47.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Coral Springs, FL to Coconut Grove, FL covers 47.9 miles and takes about 1h 3m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Express Lanes is the longest continuous segment at about 15.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward SR 869 Toll South: Sawgrass Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 869 Toll South: Sawgrass Expressway
6
16 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
23.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Express Lanes
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Express Lanes
7
42.1 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road
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 SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road
6
46.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
SR 953 / Southwest 42nd Avenue
Turn right onto SR 953 / Southwest 42nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Coral Springs, FL to Coconut Grove, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Express Lanes along the way.
Express Lanes
23.3 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Express Lanes | 15.7 mi | 17m |
| Sawgrass Expressway | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| I 75 | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| Southwest 40th Street | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| Palmetto Expressway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| West Sample Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 42nd Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Hardie Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Express Lanes
— 15.7 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs, FL and Coconut Grove, FL.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
46 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Sample Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Sample Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 869 Toll South: Sawgrass Expressway
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto SR 869 Toll
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 75
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto Express Lanes
16 mi
·
17 min
·
Express Lanes
9
Merge onto SR 826
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto SR 976
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Southwest 40th Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto SR 953
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest 42nd Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto Hardie Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hardie Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Hardie Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.9 mi from Coral Springs, FL · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.9 miles from Coral Springs, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Coconut Grove, FL
The final approach into Coconut Grove, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.62 one way
$15.25 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.29 | $16.59 |
| premium | $4.72 | $8.91 | $17.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.58 | $21.15 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.97
Sawgrass Expressway
(12.1 mi)
$0.97
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.03 | $2.30 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.71 | $3.07 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Coconut Grove, FL
Night in Coconut Grove on Thursday
Local time
10:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 3m 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 Coconut Grove, FL covers 47.9 miles and takes about 1h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Express Lanes, Sawgrass Expressway, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.9 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 $7.62 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 47.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Coral Springs, FL to Coconut Grove, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Express Lanes along the way.
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