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Trip from Coral Springs, FL to Lealman, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 37m

Distance

250.2 mi

403 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$40

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

21 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 24m ★
6 AM
4h 37m
8 AM
5h 4m
10 AM
4h 47m
12 PM
4h 44m
3 PM
4h 48m
5 PM
5h 3m
8 PM
4h 29m

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

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city in Broward County, Florida, United States

Coral Springs, FL

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Downtown Lealman, FL, FL

Lealman, FL

Larry Milligan

Trip Overview

The drive from Coral Springs, FL to Lealman, FL covers 250.2 miles and takes about 4h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, Sawgrass Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 209.2 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.83 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

125.1 miles from Coral Springs, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 37m. Total distance: 250.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 37m highway drive covering 250.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Sunshine Skyway Bridge. The longest continuous stretch is about 209.2 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 209.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Sunshine Skyway Bridge. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 250.2 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 2.3 miles (SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 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 points

These 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
5
2.3 mi into trip | ~5m in | SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway

Merge onto SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
13.2 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward I 75 North: Alligator Alley, Naples

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 75 North: Alligator Alley, Naples
7
223.5 mi into trip | ~4h 4m in | I 275

Take the exit onto I 275 toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 228 Toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
7
249 mi into trip | ~4h 34m in

Take the exit toward 54th Avenue North Westbound

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 26B Toward 54th Avenue North Westbound

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 Lealman, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Naples along the way.

Naples

13.2 mi in | ~17m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 209.2 mi 3h 44m
Sunshine Skyway Bridge 19.5 mi 22m
Sawgrass Expressway 10.9 mi 12m
I 275 5.7 mi 7m
West Sample Road 1.7 mi 3m
54th Avenue North 0.9 mi 1m
I 595 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 209.2 mi, about 3h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

11 mi · 12 min · Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Toward I 75 North: Alligator Alley, Naples Use the slight right lane.
6

Merge onto I 595

0.1 mi · 7 sec · I 595
7

Merge onto I 75

209 mi · 3 hr 44 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit onto I 275

5.7 mi · 7 min · I 275
Exit 228 Toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 19 sec
10

Merge onto I 275; US 19

19 mi · 22 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Exit 26B Toward 54th Avenue North Westbound Use the slight right lane.
12

Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North

0.9 mi · 1 min · 54th Avenue North
Use the straight lane.
13

Arrive at destination

54th Avenue North

Trip Plan

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 125.1 miles from Coral Springs, FL, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 209.2 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 55 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 125.1 miles or 2h 18m 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 44m

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

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Coral Springs, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

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 250.2 miles and 4h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 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 I 75 for about 209.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 125.1 mi from Coral Springs, FL · 2h 18m into the drive

Downtown Punta Gorda, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Punta Gorda, FL

125 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

Bonita Springs, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cape Coral, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 125.1 miles from Coral Springs, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 209.2 miles.

Arriving in Lealman, FL

The final approach into Lealman, 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 Lealman, FL.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

De Soto National Memorial

De Soto National Memorial

National Memorial

In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour Free near mile 232.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$39.83 one way

$79.65 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 88 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $43.32 $86.64
premium $4.72 $46.52 $93.05
diesel $5.61 $55.24 $110.48

Estimated Tolls: $2.23

Sunshine Skyway Bridge (19.5 mi) $1.36
Sawgrass Expressway (10.9 mi) $0.87

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

$40

Tolls

$2

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 87.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Station

Fort Myers, Florida

Other

1 DCFC

Blink Charging Station

Punta Gorda, Florida

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Port Charlotte, Florida

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

Fort Myers, Florida

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Punta Gorda, Florida

Tesla

1 DCFC

7Charge Charging Station

Punta Gorda, Florida

Other

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Punta Gorda, Florida

Tesla

1 DCFC

Electrify America Charging Station

St. Petersburg, Florida

Electrify America

1 DCFC

Other: 6 ChargePoint: 5 Blink: 4 Tesla: 3 Electrify America: 2 Tesla Destination: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 75.1 0 $26.27 $12.01
Efficient EV 62.6 0 $21.89 $10.01
EV Truck/SUV 100.1 1 $35.03 $16.01

Gas CO2

88 kg

EV CO2

29 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

Afternoon in Coral Springs on Thursday

Local time

1:19 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lealman, FL

Afternoon in Lealman on Thursday

Local time

1:19 PM

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

16 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

4h 37m 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 Lealman, FL covers 250.2 miles and takes about 4h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, 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 125.1 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 $39.83 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 11 significant decision points across 250.2 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 2.3 miles (SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Coral Springs, FL to Lealman, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Naples along the way.

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