Trip from Coral Springs, FL to Avon Park, FL

Q: How long is the trip from Coral Springs, FL to Avon Park, FL?

The drive from Coral Springs, FL to Avon Park, FL covers 20.4 miles and takes about 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, North University Drive, Griffin Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 10.2 miles from Coral Springs, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: Is the drive from Coral Springs, FL to Avon Park, FL flat or hilly?

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 4 ft to 32 ft elevation with about 39 ft of total climbing.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

35m

Distance

20.4 mi

33 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min

4 AM

0h 32m ★

6 AM

0h 35m

8 AM

0h 41m

10 AM

0h 37m

12 PM

0h 37m

3 PM

0h 38m

5 PM

0h 41m

8 PM

0h 34m

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

If you are planning a quick trip from Coral Springs to Avon Park, expect a straightforward journey covering approximately 20.4 miles. You can easily complete this drive in about 35 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. The route utilizes a mix of Florida's Turnpike, North University Drive, and Griffin Road to navigate between these two Florida locations. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it is an economical choice for travelers. Because the transit time is so short, you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations or heavy logistical planning. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 35m. Total distance: 20.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

This 20.4-mile route offers a mixed driving experience that transitions between local thoroughfares and faster transit corridors. You will spend about 34 percent of your time on highways, with your longest uninterrupted stretch lasting 7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The character of the road shifts as you move from the local streets of North University Drive and Griffin Road onto the more controlled flow of the Turnpike. Expect a blend of standard urban navigation and short-burst highway cruising. Since the entire trip takes less than an hour, the road feel is functional rather than leisurely, keeping you focused on the transition between these two Florida regions.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 13 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 7 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

32 ft 4 ft

Total Climb

39 ft

Total Descent

46 ft

Highest Point

32 ft

~8.7 mi in

Elevation Range

28 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Sample Road.

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 20.4 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (West Sample Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (SR 817 / North University Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 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.

4

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Sample Road

Turn right onto West Sample Road

Navigation decision point

6

2.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | SR 817 / North University Drive

Turn right onto SR 817 / North University Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

7

8.6 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami

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. Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami

5

9.2 mi into trip | ~18m in | Florida's Turnpike

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

7

16.2 mi into trip | ~27m in

Take the exit toward SR 818: Griffin Road

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 53 Toward SR 818: Griffin Road

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Coral Springs, FL and Avon Park, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Miami.

Florida's Turnpike Toll South

8.6 mi in | ~17m

Miami

8.6 mi in | ~17m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	7 mi	8m
North University Drive	3.5 mi	6m
Griffin Road	2.5 mi	4m
West Commercial Boulevard	2.4 mi	4m
Coral Springs Drive	1.4 mi	2m
Ramblewood Drive	1 mi	2m
West Sample Road	0.2 mi	<1m
Southwest 27th Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 7 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

0.1 mi · 47 sec · this road

2

Turn right onto West Sample Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West Sample Road

3

Turn right onto Coral Springs Drive

1.4 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive

4

Turn left onto Ramblewood Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · Ramblewood Drive

5

Turn right onto SR 817

3.5 mi · 6 min · North University Drive

Use the right lane.

6

Turn left onto SR 870

2.4 mi · 4 min · West Commercial Boulevard

Use the left lane.

7

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.

8

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

7.0 mi · 8 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

9

Take the exit

1.4 mi · 2 min

Exit 53 Toward SR 818: Griffin Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.

10

Turn left onto SR 818

2.5 mi · 4 min · Griffin Road

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

11

Turn slight left

107 ft · 4 sec

Use the left lane.

12

Turn left onto Southwest 27th Avenue

0.2 mi · 49 sec · Southwest 27th Avenue

13

Arrive at destination

Southwest 27th Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.25 one way

$6.49 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$3.53	$7.06
premium	$4.72	$3.79	$7.59
diesel	$5.61	$4.50	$9.01

Estimated Tolls: $0.49

Florida's Turnpike (7 mi) $0.49

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Tolls

$0

Total

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	6.1	$2.14	$0.98
Efficient EV	5.1	$1.78	$0.82
EV Truck/SUV	8.2	$2.86	$1.31

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 Thursday

Local time

3:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Avon Park, FL

Afternoon in Avon Park on Thursday

Local time

3:11 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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

35m 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.

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