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Trip from Coral Springs, FL to Alachua, FL

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

Drive Time

5h 59m

Distance

315.9 mi

508 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 46m ★
6 AM
5h 59m
8 AM
6h 25m
10 AM
6h 8m
12 PM
6h 6m
3 PM
6h 10m
5 PM
6h 24m
8 PM
5h 51m

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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Alachua, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Coral Springs, FL to Alachua, FL covers 315.9 miles and takes about 5h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 75, Northwest 43rd Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 237 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.28 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

158 miles from Coral Springs, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 55m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 59m. Total distance: 315.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 59m highway drive covering 315.9 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 237 miles on 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 28 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 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 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 23 significant decision points across 315.9 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 8.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 key points

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

7
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
6
8.2 mi into trip | ~13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike...
9
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
7
245.9 mi into trip | ~4h 31m in | Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Ocala
8
302.1 mi into trip | ~5h 31m in

Take the exit toward FL 24: Archer Road, Gainesville, Archer

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 384 Toward FL 24: Archer Road, Gainesville, Archer

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 237 mi 4h 16m
I 75 56 mi 1h
Northwest 43rd Street 4.9 mi 8m
Sawgrass Expressway 3.7 mi 4m
ML King Memorial Highway 2.1 mi 2m
Southwest 34th Street 1.7 mi 3m
Northwest 16th Boulevard 1.1 mi 2m
Coral Springs Drive 1 mi 2m
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 Alachua, FL.

1

Start on this road

0.1 mi · 47 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto West Sample Road

0.2 mi · 27 sec · West Sample Road
3

Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive
Use the left lane.
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
Use the right lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward SR 869 Toll North: Orlando Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto SR 869 Toll

3.7 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 53 sec
Exit 21A-B Toward Florida's Turnpike Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 19 sec
Toward Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 21B Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando Use the right lane.
11

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

237 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

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.
13

Merge onto I 75

56 mi · 1 hr · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 384 Toward FL 24: Archer Road, Gainesville, Archer Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn right onto FL 24

1.0 mi · 1 min · Southwest Archer Road
Use the right lane.
16

Turn left onto FL 121

1.7 mi · 3 min · Southwest 34th Street
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on FL 121

1.0 mi · 2 min · Northwest 34th Street
Use the left lane.
18

Turn left onto Northwest 16th Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 16th Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
19

Turn right onto CR 2053

4.9 mi · 8 min · Northwest 43rd Street
Use the left lane.
20

At end of road, turn left onto US 441

2.1 mi · 2 min · ML King Memorial Highway
21

Turn left onto Turkey Creek Boulevard

101 ft · 5 sec · Turkey Creek Boulevard
Use the left lane.
22

Continue on Turkey Creek Boulevard

0.1 mi · 32 sec · Turkey Creek Boulevard
23

Turn right onto Palmetto Boulevard

0.3 mi · 1 min · Palmetto Boulevard
24

Continue on Palmetto Boulevard

0.3 mi · 1 min · Palmetto Boulevard
25

Turn left onto Creek Drive West

0.4 mi · 1 min · Creek Drive West
26

Turn right onto Northwest 105th Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Northwest 105th Avenue
27

At end of road, turn left onto Palmetto Boulevard

461 ft · 20 sec · Palmetto Boulevard
28

Arrive at destination

Palmetto Boulevard

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 158 miles from Coral Springs, FL, or about 2h 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 237 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 69 miles or 1h 19m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 158 miles or 2h 55m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 45m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alachua, 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 315.9 miles and 5h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 237 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 158 mi from Coral Springs, FL · 2h 55m into the drive

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orlando, FL

158 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

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orlando, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 158 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.

Arriving in Alachua, FL

The final approach into Alachua, 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 Alachua, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Harvest Thyme Alachua

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Alachua, Florida

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 315.9

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13865883188

Visit website

🏆 The Gathering Cafe Downtown Ocala

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ocala, Florida

2.9 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Paloma Parlor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Windermere, Florida

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 203.1

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+14078760895

Visit website

Harvest Thyme Alachua

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 315.9

Alachua, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13865883188

Visit website

🏆 The Gathering Cafe Downtown Ocala

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 270.8

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13524219810

Visit website

Holy Grain Coffee Shop

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10 mile 203.1

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14077045878

Visit website

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 180.5

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14072012627

Visit website

Café Barista - Kissimmee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 180.5

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14079351384

Visit website

Paloma Parlor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 203.1

Windermere, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm

+14078760895

Visit website

Brick & Iron Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 270.8

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 9 am–6 pm

+13525812650

Visit website

The Juniper General Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 270.8

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

+13525094006

Sipping Grounds Midtown

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 270.8

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+13522991294

Visit website

The Kookaburra Alachua

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 315.9

Alachua, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm

+19042099391

Visit website

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 203.1

Winter Garden, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Opus Coffee - UF Health Springhill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10 mile 315.9

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm

+13522268512

Visit website

Sprout & Bean | Play Café | Coffee Shop and Indoor Playground | Winter Garden

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 203.1

Winter Garden, Florida

+13522052589

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 270.8

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 248.2

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13523523155

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 248.2

Oxford, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13527480449

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 270.8

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 270.8

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 270.8

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 315.9

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Pilot EV Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 270.8

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13524029081

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

Nehrling Gardens

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 203.1

Gotha, Florida

Hours: 10 am–2 pm

+14074459977

Visit website

Scott Springs Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 270.8

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

+13523685517

Visit website

Ocala Downtown Square

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 270.8

Ocala, Florida

Tuscawilla Art Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 270.8

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+13526298447

Visit website

Tuscawilla Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 270.8

Ocala, Florida

+13523685517

Visit website

Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 315.9

Gainesville, Florida

+13529552008

Visit website

Possum Creek Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 315.9

Gainesville, Florida

+13523345067

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.28 one way

$100.57 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $54.70 $109.40
premium $4.72 $58.74 $117.48
diesel $5.61 $69.75 $139.49

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

$50

Tolls

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$92–$117

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 110.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 94.8 1 $33.17 $15.16
Efficient EV 79 0 $27.64 $12.64
EV Truck/SUV 126.4 1 $44.23 $20.22

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

12:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Alachua, FL

Afternoon in Alachua on Saturday

Local time

12:08 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

11 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

5h 59m 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 Alachua, FL covers 315.9 miles and takes about 5h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 75, Northwest 43rd Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 158 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 $50.28 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 23 significant decision points across 315.9 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 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

The route from Coral Springs, FL to Alachua, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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