Origin
Edgewater, FL
Afternoon in Edgewater on Thursday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewater, FL to Coral Springs, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 58m
Distance
211.3 mi
340 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$34
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 46m
★
6 AM
3h 59m
8 AM
4h 25m
10 AM
4h 8m
12 PM
4h 5m
3 PM
4h 9m
5 PM
4h 24m
8 PM
3h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewater, FL
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Coral Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 211.3-mile drive from Edgewater to Coral Springs, Florida, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 3 hours and 58 minutes. You'll spend 94% of your time on highways, making it a highway-focused experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $34. It's a practical route for getting from one point in Florida to another without significant detours, offering a direct path south. You can expect a consistent travel pace for the majority of the journey.
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
105.6 miles from Edgewater, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 58m. Total distance: 211.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 94% of your travel occurring on major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 114.4 miles on I-95, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent driving. The primary roads guiding you are I-95, Florida's Turnpike, and the Sawgrass Expressway. This setup suggests a journey characterized by efficiency and speed, rather than winding scenic byways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 114.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 119.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 211.3 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 119.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
119.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
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.
Exit 129
Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
7
120.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
8
121.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
8
202.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 43m in
Take the exit toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway
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 71
Toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgra...
7
207.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 50m in
Take the exit toward SR 817: University Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward SR 817: University Drive
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Edgewater, FL and Coral Springs, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Fort Pierce
119.9 mi in
|
~2h 12m
Miami
121.1 mi in
|
~2h 15m
Florida's Turnpike South
121.1 mi in
|
~2h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 114.4 mi | 2h 2m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 80.7 mi | 1h 27m |
| Sawgrass Expressway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| West Indian River Boulevard | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Ridgewood Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North University Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Coral Springs Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| Wiles Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 114.4 mi, about 2h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater, FL and Coral Springs, FL.
1
Start on this road
19 ft
·
1 sec
·
this road
2
Continue on East Ocean Avenue
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Ocean Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 1
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Ridgewood Avenue
4
Turn right onto FL 442
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
West Indian River Boulevard
Use the right lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
6
Merge onto I 95
114 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 129
Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
492 ft
·
12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto FL 70
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
81 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 71
Toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
15
Merge onto SR 869 Toll
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 15
Toward SR 817: University Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
338 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Coral Springs
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on North University Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North University Drive
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Wiles Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wiles Road
20
Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Coral Springs Drive
21
Turn right onto West Sample Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Sample Road
22
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
23
Keep slight left at fork
56 ft
·
4 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a duration of under four hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving early to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach the South Florida metropolitan area. You'll encounter one significant stretch of 114.4 miles on I-95, so plan for a fuel and rest stop before or during that segment. Given the highway-centric nature, keep an eye on your fuel gauge as services can sometimes be spaced out on interstates.
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 105.6 miles from Edgewater, FL, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 114.4 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 46 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.6 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
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 Edgewater, 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 Edgewater, FL
This is one driving day of about 211.3 miles and 3h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Edgewater, 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 95 for about 114.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 105.6 mi from Edgewater, FL · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 105.6 miles from Edgewater, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 114.4 miles.
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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.63 one way
$67.27 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $36.59 | $73.17 |
| premium | $4.72 | $39.29 | $78.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.65 | $93.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.96
Florida's Turnpike
(80.7 mi)
$5.65
Sawgrass Expressway
(3.8 mi)
$0.31
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
$34
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.4 | 0 | $22.19 | $10.14 |
| Efficient EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.49 | $8.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.5 | 1 | $29.58 | $13.52 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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.
Destination
Coral Springs, FL
Afternoon in Coral Springs on Thursday
Local time
2:03 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
5 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
3h 58m 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 Edgewater, FL to Coral Springs, FL covers 211.3 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Florida's Turnpike, Sawgrass Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 105.6 miles from Edgewater, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.63 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 211.3 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 119.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 121.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Edgewater, FL and Coral Springs, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
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