Trip from Coral Springs, FL to Springfield, FL

Drive Time

10h 20m

Distance

549.4 mi

884 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$92

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

10h 11m ★

6 AM

10h 20m

8 AM

10h 39m

10 AM

10h 27m

12 PM

10h 25m

3 PM

10h 27m

5 PM

10h 38m

8 PM

10h 14m

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

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Coral Springs, FL

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Springfield, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Coral Springs, FL to Springfield, FL covers 549.4 miles and takes about 10h 20m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 10, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 237 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $91.78 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

274.7 miles from Coral Springs, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 1m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 549.4 miles and 10h 20m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Florida's Turnpike and I 10.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 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 237 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 549.4 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 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 353 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

8.5 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 21B Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

353 mi into trip | ~6h 25m in

Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

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. Exit 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

353.2 mi into trip | ~6h 26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

475.3 mi into trip | ~8h 37m in

Take the exit toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro

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. Exit 174 Toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro

Towns Along This Route

Between Coral Springs, FL and Springfield, FL, road signs point toward Tallahassee, Greensboro and Fl `12 South: Greensboro.

Tallahassee

353 mi in | ~6h 25m

Greensboro

475.3 mi in | ~8h 37m

Fl `12 South: Greensboro

475.6 mi in | ~8h 38m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	237 mi	4h 16m
I 10	121.8 mi	2h 10m
I 75	106.9 mi	1h 54m
FL 20	28.4 mi	39m
US 231	20 mi	25m
Bristol Highway	17.7 mi	23m
Transmitter Road	4.1 mi	7m
Sawgrass Expressway	3.7 mi	4m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 237 mi, about 4h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on this road

0.1 mi · 47 sec · this road

Turn right onto West Sample Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · West Sample Road

Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto Wiles Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Wiles Road

Turn left onto North University Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · North University Drive

Use the right lane.

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward SR 869 Toll North: Orlando Use the right lane.

Merge onto SR 869 Toll

3.7 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 53 sec

Exit 21A-B Toward Florida's Turnpike Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 19 sec

Toward Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 21B Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando Use the right lane.

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

237 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Florida's Turnpike

Toward I 75 North: Ocala Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec

Exit 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec

Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 10

122 mi · 2 hr 10 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 45 sec

Exit 174 Toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

366 ft · 11 sec

Toward FL `12 South: Greensboro

Turn straight onto FL 12

2.4 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

Continue on FL 12

0.6 mi · 1 min · Selman Street

Turn left onto FL 12

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Green Avenue

Continue on FL 12

18 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway

At end of road, turn right onto FL 20

28 mi · 39 min · FL 20

Turn left onto US 231

20 mi · 25 min · US 231

Turn left onto Transmitter Road

4.1 mi · 7 min · Transmitter Road

Turn right onto FL 22

0.2 mi · 27 sec · East 3rd Street

Arrive at destination

FL 22

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 274.7 miles from Coral Springs, FL, or about 5h 1m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 237 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 121 miles or 2h 16m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 274.7 miles or 5h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 274.7 miles or 5h 1m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 8h 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springfield, 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.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Coral Springs, FL

Aim for roughly 275 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Springfield, FL

Aim for roughly 275 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 121 miles from Coral Springs, FL.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 237 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 274.7 mi from Coral Springs, FL · 5h 1m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Orlando, FL

181 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Popular next leg

Orlando, FL to Tallahassee, FL

258.9 mi · 3h 48m

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Tallahassee, FL

363 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

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Overnight Options

Night 1

Gainesville, FL

275 mi · about 5.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 275 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.

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Pacing Suggestions

Palm Bay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 121 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 274.7 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 Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 237 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 275 miles or 5.2 hours on the road.

Arriving in Springfield, FL

The final approach into Springfield, 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 Springfield, FL.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Springfield, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$91.78 one way

$183.55 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 192 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$99.41	$198.82
premium	$4.90	$105.90	$211.80
diesel	$5.64	$122.06	$244.12

Estimated Tolls: $16.87

Florida's Turnpike (236.7 mi) $16.57

Sawgrass Expressway (3.7 mi) $0.30

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

$92

Tolls

$17

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$239–$349

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 192.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	164.8	2	$57.69	$26.37
Efficient EV	137.4	1	$48.07	$21.98
EV Truck/SUV	219.8	2	$76.92	$35.16

Gas CO2

192 kg

EV CO2

64 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 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 data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Coral Springs, FL

Morning in Coral Springs on Monday

Local time

11:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springfield, FL

Morning in Springfield on Monday

Local time

10:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Partly Sunny

SSE 5 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 3:09AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

12 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

10h 20m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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 Springfield, FL covers 549.4 miles and takes about 10h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 10, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 275 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 274.7 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 $91.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Coral Springs, FL and Springfield, FL, road signs point toward Tallahassee, Greensboro and Fl `12 South: Greensboro.

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Trip from Coral Springs, FL to Springfield, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Springfield, FL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Coral Springs, FL

Springfield, FL

1 hour earlier

12 degrees warmer at arrival

10h 20m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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