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Trip from Coral Springs, FL to Villas, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 30m

Distance

132 mi

212 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

15 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 21m ★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 25m

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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census-designated place in Lee County, Florida, United States

Villas, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Coral Springs, FL to Villas, FL covers 132 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Sawgrass Expressway, Daniels Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 112.3 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.01 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

66 miles from Coral Springs, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 112.3 mi 2h
Sawgrass Expressway 10.9 mi 12m
Daniels Parkway 4.6 mi 7m
West Sample Road 1.7 mi 3m
Bell Tower Drive 0.3 mi 1m
I 595 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 112.3 mi, about 2h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

112 mi · 2 hr · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Exit 131 Toward CR 876: Cape Coral Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

524 ft · 16 sec
Toward CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida SouthWestern State College, Cape Coral Use the left lane.
10

Turn left

116 ft · 5 sec
Toward CR 876 West
11

Turn left onto CR 876

4.6 mi · 7 min · Daniels Parkway
Use the left lane.
12

Turn right onto Bell Tower Drive

0.3 mi · 1 min · Bell Tower Drive
Use the right lane.
13

Continue on Bell Tower Drive

81 ft · 9 sec · Bell Tower Drive
14

Arrive at destination

Bell Tower Drive

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66 miles from Coral Springs, FL, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.3 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 29 miles or 36m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 66 miles or 1h 15m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Villas, 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 132 miles and 2h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 112.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Collier County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Naples, FL

66 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

Sunshine Ranches, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Naples, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 66 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 112.3 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Electrify America Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 132

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 132

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: 8:30 am–8 pm

+18776642738

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 132

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555023851

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 122.6

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 132

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

SWTCH Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 113.1

Bonita Springs, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 132

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

AmpUp Charging Station

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 122.6

Estero, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Coral Springs Museum of Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Coral Springs, Florida

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+19543405000

Visit website

Gulf Coast Town Center Play Ground

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 122.6

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

Wonder Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 113.1

Bonita Springs, Florida

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12399922591

Visit website

Volunteer Park Community Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 9.4

Plantation, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19544522558

Visit website

Everglades Swamp Tours - Airboat Rides Fort Lauderdale

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 28.3

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13058490135

Visit website

Sun-N-Fun Lagoon

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 103.7

Naples, Florida

Hours: Closed

+12392524021

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Lauderdale

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 9.4

Davie, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+19542804359

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 126.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
126.6 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in

Take the exit toward CR 876: Cape Coral

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 131 Toward CR 876: Cape Coral
8
126.9 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex, Florida SouthWestern State College, Cape Coral

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

Use the left lane. Toward CR 876 West: Lee County Sports Complex,...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.01 one way

$42.02 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 46 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $22.86 $45.71
premium $4.72 $24.54 $49.09
diesel $5.61 $29.14 $58.29

Estimated Tolls: $0.87

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

$21

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 46.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

15 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Miccosukee Service Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Ochopee, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Bayfront - Tesla Supercharger

Naples, FL

Tesla

8 DCFC

14501 W Sunrise Blvd

Sunrise, FL

SYNERGEV

6 DCFC

FPL EVolution - Village Shoppes at Coconut Creek

Coconut Creek, FL

FPLEV

4 DCFC

Target T2265 (Coral Springs, FL)

Coral Springs, FL

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Walmart 2963 (Coral Springs, FL)

Coral Springs, FL

Electrify America

4 DCFC

FPL EVolution - Westpoint Retail Plaza

Sunrise, FL

FPLEV

4 DCFC

Dunkin'

Davie, FL

FPLEV

4 DCFC

FPLEV: 4 Electrify America: 3 eVgo Network: 2 Tesla: 2 SYNERGEV: 1 7CHARGE: 1 JULE: 1 FORD_CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 39.6 0 $13.86 $6.34
Efficient EV 33 0 $11.55 $5.28
EV Truck/SUV 52.8 0 $18.48 $8.45

Gas CO2

46 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Coral Springs, FL

Afternoon in Coral Springs on Saturday

Local time

2:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Villas, FL

Afternoon in Villas on Saturday

Local time

2:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Naples, FL

66 mi in

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

2 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

2h 30m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

132 mi in 2h 30m, mostly highway — 112.3 mi of that is on I 75.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 112.3 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Sawgrass Expressway. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 132 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 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.

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

Naples

13.2 mi in | ~17m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 132 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 112.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.87 in tolls one way, starting with Sawgrass Expressway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Villas, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Villas, FL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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