Origin
Hendry County, FL
Night in Hendry County on Thursday
Local time
9:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hendry County, FL to Coral Springs, FL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
2h 7m
Distance
85.5 mi
138 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hendry County, FL
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Coral Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hendry County, FL to Coral Springs, FL covers 85.5 miles and takes about 2h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alligator Alley, Sam Jones Trail, Josie Billie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 30.5 miles on Alligator Alley. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.61 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.
Midpoint
42.7 miles from Hendry County, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 85.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 85.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alligator Alley is the longest continuous segment at about 30.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.9 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 9 significant decision points across 85.5 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 39.9 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 40.3 miles (I 75 / Alligator Alley): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.8 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
39.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
At end of road, turn left toward I 75 South: Miami
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 75 South: Miami
5
40.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
I 75 / Alligator Alley
Merge onto I 75 / Alligator Alley
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
70.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 46m in
|
I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Spr...
7
71.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs
7
83.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
Take the exit toward SR 834: Sample Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11
Toward SR 834: Sample Road
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Hendry County, FL to Coral Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.
Fort Lauderdale
70.8 mi in
|
~1h 46m
|
via I 595
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alligator Alley | 30.5 mi | 32m |
| Sam Jones Trail | 20.6 mi | 35m |
| Josie Billie Highway | 13 mi | 21m |
| Sawgrass Expressway | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Snake Road | 6.3 mi | 15m |
| West Sample Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Port Everglades Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Alligator Alley
— 30.5 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hendry County, FL and Coral Springs, FL.
1
Start on CR 833
21 mi
·
35 min
·
Sam Jones Trail
2
Continue on CR 833; BIA 1281
13 mi
·
21 min
·
Josie Billie Highway
3
Continue on CR 833
6.3 mi
·
15 min
·
Snake Road
4
At end of road, turn left
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 75 South: Miami
5
Merge onto I 75
30 mi
·
32 min
·
Alligator Alley
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Port Everglades Expressway
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.7 mi
·
3 min
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
8
Merge onto SR 869 Toll
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 11
Toward SR 834: Sample Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto West Sample Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Sample Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn sharp right
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
12
Keep slight left at fork
56 ft
·
4 sec
13
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 42.7 miles from Hendry County, FL, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.5 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 19 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.7 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 50m
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 Hendry County, 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.
+
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 Hendry County, FL
This is one driving day of about 85.5 miles and 2h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Hendry County, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Alligator Alley for about 30.5 miles.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.61 one way
$27.22 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $14.80 | $29.61 |
| premium | $4.72 | $15.90 | $31.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.88 | $37.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.84
Sawgrass Expressway
(10.4 mi)
$0.84
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
$14
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.7 | 0 | $8.98 | $4.10 |
| Efficient EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.2 | 0 | $11.97 | $5.47 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (67% 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
Night in Coral Springs on Thursday
Local time
9:30 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
12 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
2h 7m 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 Hendry County, FL to Coral Springs, FL covers 85.5 miles and takes about 2h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alligator Alley, Sam Jones Trail, Josie Billie Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.7 miles from Hendry County, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.61 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 9 significant decision points across 85.5 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 39.9 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 40.3 miles (I 75 / Alligator Alley): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 70.8 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Hendry County, FL to Coral Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.
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