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Lehigh Acres, FL
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2:53 PM
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Trip from Lehigh Acres, FL to Coral Springs, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
120.5 mi
194 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
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6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lehigh Acres, FL
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Coral Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
Lehigh Acres to Coral Springs is 120.5 miles and takes about 2h 30m via Alligator Alley, with a fuel budget near $19 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Florida, moving from the southwest region towards the southeast. Expect a route that involves a good amount of local road driving mixed with highway time. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a single-day journey without feeling rushed, offering a straightforward path between two Florida communities.
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
60.3 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Alligator Alley | 61 mi | 1h 5m |
| New Harvest Road | 19.3 mi | 23m |
| FL 82 | 12 mi | 15m |
| Sawgrass Expressway | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Homestead Road South | 3.9 mi | 6m |
| FL 29 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Richmond Avenue North | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| New Market Road West | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Alligator Alley
— 61 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehigh Acres, FL and Coral Springs, FL.
1
Start on Richmond Avenue North
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Richmond Avenue North
2
Turn right onto Sunrise Boulevard
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Sunrise Boulevard
3
At end of road, turn left onto Homestead Road South
3.9 mi
·
6 min
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Homestead Road South
4
At end of road, turn left onto FL 82
12 mi
·
15 min
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FL 82
5
Enter roundabout onto FL 29
26 ft
·
0 sec
·
FL 29
6
Continue on FL 29
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
FL 29
7
Turn left onto CR 29A
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
New Market Road West
8
At end of road, turn left onto FL 29
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
9
Continue on FL 29
19 mi
·
23 min
·
New Harvest Road
10
Turn left
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South: Miami
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
Alligator Alley
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Take the exit
1.7 mi
·
3 min
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
14
Merge onto SR 869 Toll
10 mi
·
12 min
·
Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 11
Toward SR 834: Sample Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto West Sample Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Sample Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn sharp right
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
18
Keep slight left at fork
56 ft
·
4 sec
19
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 30m duration, this is a comfortable one-day trip, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Plan for one stop to break up the drive and refuel; the $19 fuel cost estimate is based on the 120.5 miles. Since a large portion of the drive is on local roads, pay close attention to navigation and speed limits, especially as you transition off Alligator Alley. A good tip is to ensure your vehicle is topped off with gas before leaving Lehigh Acres, as services can be more spread out on the local road segments.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.3 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61 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 27 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.3 miles or 1h 20m 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 1m
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 Lehigh Acres, 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 Lehigh Acres, FL
This is one driving day of about 120.5 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Lehigh Acres, 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 Alligator Alley for about 61 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 60.3 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Alligator Alley if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 44.3 and 118.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
44.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m in
Turn left toward I 75 South: Miami
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 South: Miami
5
44.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m 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
105.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m 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
106.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m 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
118.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 25m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.18 one way
$38.36 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
42 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $20.86 | $41.73 |
| premium | $4.72 | $22.41 | $44.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.60 | $53.21 |
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
$19
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.65 | $5.78 |
| Efficient EV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.54 | $4.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.2 | 0 | $16.87 | $7.71 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Afternoon in Coral Springs on Saturday
Local time
2:53 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
4 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
2h 30m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route has a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, with only 22% of the journey on highways. While you'll experience a significant 61-mile stretch on Alligator Alley, much of the drive involves navigating local roads. This means you'll likely encounter more varied speed limits and potentially more intersections compared to a pure interstate trip. Be prepared for the road to feel more connected to the landscape as you move away from the highway and onto the local routes.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 61 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 44.3 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 15 significant decision points across 120.5 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 44.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 44.8 miles (I 75 / Alligator Alley): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.8 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Lehigh Acres, FL to Coral Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.
Fort Lauderdale
105.8 mi in
|
~2h 9m
|
via I 595
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 120.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lehigh Acres, FL to Coral Springs, FL covers 120.5 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alligator Alley, New Harvest Road, FL 82. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 60.3 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.18 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.
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 15 significant decision points across 120.5 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 44.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 44.8 miles (I 75 / Alligator Alley): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 105.8 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 Lehigh Acres, FL to Coral Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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