Drive Time
3h 8m
Distance
201.5 mi
324 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
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The drive from Doctor Phillips, FL to Coral Springs, FL covers 201.5 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mallorca Court, Villa Drive, The Esplanade for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.66 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
100.8 miles from Doctor Phillips, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 8m drive with frequent turns across 201.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 8m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Doctor Phillips, FL to Coral Springs, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mallorca Court | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Villa Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| The Esplanade | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Sand Lake Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Turkey Lake Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hollywood Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Universal Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 4 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Doctor Phillips, FL and Coral Springs, FL.
Start on the route
Turn left onto Mallorca Court
Turn left onto Villa Drive
Turn left onto The Esplanade
Turn right onto West Sand Lake Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Turkey Lake Road
Turn right onto Hollywood Way
Turn right onto Universal Boulevard
Take the ramp left toward I 4 East
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami, Ocala
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward SR 817: University Drive
Keep slight left to continue on Coral Springs
Continue on North University Drive
Turn right onto Wiles Road
Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive
Turn right onto West Sample Road
Turn left
Keep slight left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100.8 miles or 1h 34m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coral Springs, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Doctor Phillips, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Doctor Phillips, FL
This is one driving day of about 201.5 miles and 3h 8m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 100.8 mi from Doctor Phillips, FL · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
101 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 100.8 miles from Doctor Phillips, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$33.66 one way
$67.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $36.46 | $72.92 |
| premium | $4.90 | $38.84 | $77.68 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $44.77 | $89.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60.4 | 0 | $21.16 | $9.67 |
| Efficient EV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.63 | $8.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80.6 | 1 | $28.21 | $12.90 |
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Doctor Phillips on Sunday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Coral Springs on Sunday
Local time
9:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Palm Bay, FL
101 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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