Origin
Delray Beach, FL
Evening in Delray Beach on Sunday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delray Beach, FL to Coral Springs, FL
Drive Time
36m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
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6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delray Beach, FL
Abhishek Navlakha
Coral Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Delray Beach, FL to Coral Springs, FL covers 24.1 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, West Sample Road, East Atlantic Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.03 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
12 miles from Delray Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Delray Beach, FL to Coral Springs, FL covers 24.1 miles and takes about 36m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 24.1 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 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 95 South: Miami
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
14.7 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward SR 834: Sample Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39
Toward SR 834: Sample Road
8
15 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 834 West: Sample Road, Tri-Rail, Coral Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 834 West: Sample Road, Tri-Rail, Cora...
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Delray Beach, FL to Coral Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tri-Rail along the way.
Tri-Rail
15 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| West Sample Road | 8.9 mi | 16m |
| East Atlantic Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 13.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delray Beach, FL and Coral Springs, FL.
1
Start on SR 806
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Atlantic Avenue
Use the none lane.
2
Take the ramp
397 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 95
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the straight lane.
4
Merge onto I 95
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
I 95
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 39
Toward SR 834: Sample Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
161 ft
·
6 sec
Toward SR 834 West: Sample Road, Tri-Rail, Coral Springs
Use the slight right lane.
8
Turn right onto SR 834
8.9 mi
·
16 min
·
West Sample Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
10
Keep slight left at fork
56 ft
·
4 sec
11
Arrive at destination
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12 miles from Delray Beach, FL, or about 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 13.3 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 24.1 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12 miles or 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coral Springs, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Delray Beach, 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 Delray Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 24.1 miles and 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Delray Beach, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 13.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12 mi from Delray Beach, FL · 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12 miles from Delray Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Coral Springs, FL
The final approach into Coral Springs, 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 Coral Springs, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.03 one way
$8.05 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.36 | $8.72 |
| premium | $4.90 | $4.65 | $9.29 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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.
Destination
Coral Springs, FL
Evening in Coral Springs on Sunday
Local time
5:57 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
36m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Delray Beach, FL to Coral Springs, FL covers 24.1 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, West Sample Road, East Atlantic Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 miles from Delray Beach, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.03 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 24.1 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 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Delray Beach, FL to Coral Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tri-Rail along the way.
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