Origin
Coral Springs, FL
Late night in Coral Springs on Monday
Local time
1:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Coral Springs, FL to Upper Grand Lagoon, FL
Drive Time
10h 38m
Distance
557.9 mi
898 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$93
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
10h 29m
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6 AM
10h 38m
8 AM
10h 58m
10 AM
10h 45m
12 PM
10h 43m
3 PM
10h 46m
5 PM
10h 57m
8 PM
10h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Coral Springs, FL to Upper Grand Lagoon, FL covers 557.9 miles and takes about 10h 38m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on West Sample Road, Coral Springs Drive, Wiles Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $93.20 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
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
279 miles from Coral Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 557.9 miles and 10h 38m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are West Sample Road and Coral Springs Drive.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Sample Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 10h 38m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 10h 38m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Coral Springs, FL to Upper Grand Lagoon, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Sample Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Coral Springs Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wiles Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North University Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 869 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sawgrass Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Soutwest 10th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Sample Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs, FL and Upper Grand Lagoon, FL.
1
Start on the route
0.1 mi
·
48 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto West Sample Road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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West Sample Road
3
Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Coral Springs Drive
4
Turn right onto Wiles Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wiles Road
5
Turn left onto North University Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North University Drive
6
Take the ramp slight right toward SR 869 Toll North: Orlando
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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SR 869 Toll North: Orlando
7
Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway
3.7 mi
·
4 min
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Sawgrass Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
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Florida's Turnpike
9
Keep slight left to continue on Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
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Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
10
Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
11
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
237 mi
·
4 hr 15 min
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Florida's Turnpike
12
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Florida's Turnpike
13
Merge slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
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I 10 West: Tallahassee
16
Merge slight right
122 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
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FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro
18
Keep slight left to continue on FL `12 South: Greensboro
367 ft
·
11 sec
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FL `12 South: Greensboro
19
Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Greensboro Highway
20
Continue on Selman Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Selman Street
21
Turn left onto Green Avenue
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Green Avenue
22
Continue on Bristol Highway
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Bristol Highway
23
At the end of the road, turn right
28 mi
·
39 min
24
Turn left
23 mi
·
29 min
25
Turn right onto East 23rd Street
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
East 23rd Street
26
Take the ramp slight left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
27
Merge slight left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
28
Take the exit straight
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
29
Turn left onto Navy Boulevard
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Navy Boulevard
30
Turn left onto Coast Guard Road
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
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Coast Guard Road
31
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
32
Continue on Magnolia Beach Road
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
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Magnolia Beach Road
33
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
2 min
34
Keep slight left
141 ft
·
11 sec
35
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
36
Turn right
121 ft
·
8 sec
37
Turn right onto Ammo Road
331 ft
·
19 sec
·
Ammo Road
38
Turn left
492 ft
·
36 sec
39
Arrive at your destination
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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 279 miles from Coral Springs, FL, or about 5h 19m into the drive.
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 123 miles or 2h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 279 miles or 5h 19m 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 279 miles or 5h 19m
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 9h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upper Grand Lagoon, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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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 279 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Upper Grand Lagoon, FL
Aim for roughly 279 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 123 miles from Coral Springs, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 279 mi from Coral Springs, FL · 5h 19m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
184 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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
368 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.
Find hotels in Tallahassee, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
279 mi · about 5.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 279 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 123 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 279 miles from Coral Springs, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 279 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.
Final-third reset
Rest stopPlan one more short stretch-and-water break in the final third of the drive so the last arrival window feels easier.
Arriving in Upper Grand Lagoon, FL
The final approach into Upper Grand Lagoon, 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 Upper Grand Lagoon, FL.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Upper Grand Lagoon, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$93.20 one way
$186.39 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
195 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $100.95 | $201.90 |
| premium | $4.90 | $107.54 | $215.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $123.95 | $247.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$93
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$223–$333
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 195.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 167.4 | 2 | $58.58 | $26.78 |
| Efficient EV | 139.5 | 1 | $48.82 | $22.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 223.2 | 2 | $78.11 | $35.71 |
Gas CO2
195 kg
EV CO2
65 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.
Destination
Upper Grand Lagoon, FL
Late night in Upper Grand Lagoon on Monday
Local time
12:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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.
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
1 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
10h 38m 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 Upper Grand Lagoon, FL covers 557.9 miles and takes about 10h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Sample Road, Coral Springs Drive, Wiles Road. 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 279 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 279 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 $93.20 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 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 10h 38m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Coral Springs, FL to Upper Grand Lagoon, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Coral Springs, FL to Upper Grand Lagoon, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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