Origin
Coral Springs, FL
Morning in Coral Springs on Monday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coral Springs, FL to Florida City, FL
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
65.8 mi
106 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coral Springs, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Florida City, FL
Larry Milligan
Trip Overview
The drive from Coral Springs, FL to Florida City, FL covers 65.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, Sawgrass Expressway, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 38.6 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
32.9 miles from Coral Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 20m highway drive covering 65.8 miles, with most of the trip on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and Sawgrass Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 38.6 miles on Homestead Extension of 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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 38.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and Sawgrass Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 65.8 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 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 13 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
8
26 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Homestead, to Key West, Florida's Turnpike South Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Homestead, to Key West, Florida's Turnpi...
7
65.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
FL 9336 / Southwest 344th Street
Turn right onto FL 9336 / Southwest 344th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Coral Springs, FL and Florida City, FL, road signs point toward Express Lanes, Florida's Turnpike North: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Homestead, To Key West and Florida's Turnpike South Toll.
Express Lanes
23.3 mi in
|
~28m
Florida's Turnpike North: Fort Lauderdale
25.1 mi in
|
~30m
Orlando
25.1 mi in
|
~30m
Homestead
26 mi in
|
~32m
To Key West
26 mi in
|
~32m
Florida's Turnpike South Toll
26 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 38.6 mi | 45m |
| Sawgrass Expressway | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| I 75 | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| West Sample Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Express Lanes | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 344th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Dixie Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
— 38.6 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs, FL and Florida City, 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
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Express Lanes
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Homestead, to Key West, Florida's Turnpike South Toll
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
39 mi
·
45 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
13
Merge onto US 1
520 ft
·
13 sec
·
Dixie Highway
14
Turn right onto FL 9336
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Southwest 344th Street
Use the right lane.
15
Arrive at destination
FL 9336
Trip Plan
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 32.9 miles from Coral Springs, FL, or about 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.6 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 65.8 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.9 miles or 40m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florida City, 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 65.8 miles and 1h 20m.
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 Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike for about 38.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.9 mi from Coral Springs, FL · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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
Arriving in Florida City, FL
The final approach into Florida City, 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 Florida City, 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
$10.99 one way
$21.98 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $11.91 | $23.81 |
| premium | $4.90 | $12.68 | $25.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.62 | $29.24 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.28
Homestead Extension
(38.6 mi)
$2.31
Sawgrass Expressway
(12.1 mi)
$0.97
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
$11
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.91 | $3.16 |
| Efficient EV | 16.5 | 0 | $5.76 | $2.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.3 | 0 | $9.21 | $4.21 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Florida City, FL
Morning in Florida City on Monday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
15 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 20m 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 Florida City, FL covers 65.8 miles and takes about 1h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, Sawgrass Expressway, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.9 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 $10.99 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 65.8 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 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.
Between Coral Springs, FL and Florida City, FL, road signs point toward Express Lanes, Florida's Turnpike North: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Homestead, To Key West and Florida's Turnpike South Toll.
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