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Trip from Leisure City, FL to Coral Springs, FL

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

61.6 mi

99 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Leisure City, FL, FL

Leisure City, FL

Larry Milligan

Downtown Coral Springs, FL, FL

Coral Springs, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Leisure City, FL to Coral Springs, FL covers 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, Sawgrass Expressway, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.3 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.29 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

30.8 miles from Leisure City, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 37m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 1h 15m highway drive covering 61.6 miles, with most of the trip on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and Sawgrass Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.3 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 33.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and Sawgrass Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.9 miles in near Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 61.6 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 9.9 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
9.9 mi into trip | ~13m in | Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
13.5 mi into trip | ~17m in | Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
37.8 mi into trip | ~46m in

Take the exit toward SR 820: Pines Boulevard, Sheridan Street

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 9; 11 Toward SR 820: Pines Boulevard, Sheridan Street
8
47.1 mi into trip | ~56m in | SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway toward SR 869 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 left lanes. Toward SR 869 North, I 595 East: Coral Springs,...
7
59.5 mi into trip | ~1h 10m 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 Along This Route

On the drive from Leisure City, FL to Coral Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.

Fort Lauderdale

47.1 mi in | ~56m | via SR 869 Toll

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike 33.3 mi 39m
Sawgrass Expressway 12.4 mi 14m
I 75 8.9 mi 9m
Express Lanes 1.9 mi 1m
West Sample Road 1.5 mi 3m
Southwest 288th Street 0.8 mi 1m
Southwest 147th Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Harding Lane <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike — 33.3 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Leisure City, FL and Coral Springs, FL.

1

Start on Harding Lane

162 ft · 12 sec · Harding Lane
2

Turn left onto Southwest 147th Avenue

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Southwest 147th Avenue
3

Turn right onto Southwest 288th Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Southwest 288th Street
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
5

Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

8.5 mi · 10 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

3.6 mi · 4 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

19 mi · 21 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

1.3 mi · 2 min
Toward I 75 North Express Lanes Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Merge onto Express Lanes

1.9 mi · 1 min · Express Lanes
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 26 sec
Exit 9; 11 Toward SR 820: Pines Boulevard, Sheridan Street Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 75

8.9 mi · 9 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 869 Toll

12 mi · 14 min · Sawgrass Expressway
Toward SR 869 North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 11 Toward SR 834: Sample Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn straight onto West Sample Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Sample Road
Use the left lane.
16

Turn sharp right

0.1 mi · 41 sec
17

Keep slight left at fork

56 ft · 4 sec
18

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 30.8 miles from Leisure City, FL, or about 37m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 33.3 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 61.6 miles or 1h 15m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 30.8 miles or 37m 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 2m

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 Leisure City, 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 Leisure City, FL

This is one driving day of about 61.6 miles and 1h 15m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Leisure City, 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 Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike for about 33.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.8 mi from Leisure City, FL · 37m into the drive

Downtown Doral, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Doral, FL

31 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.

Popular next leg

Doral, FL to Coral Springs, FL

39.2 mi · 43m

Pacing Suggestions

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 61.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Doral, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Leisure City, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Biscayne National Park

Biscayne National Park

National Park

Within sight of Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and fish-bejeweled coral reefs. Evidence of 10,000 years of human history is here to...

10 mi from route ~26 min detour Free near mile 6.4
Caution: Boater Awareness
View on nps.gov
Everglades National Park

Everglades National Park

National Park

Established in 1947 as the first national park created for its biodiversity, Everglades National Park protects 1.5 million acres of wetland, forest, and marine habitats and the native plants and anima...

29 mi from route ~74 min detour $35
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.29 one way

$20.58 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $11.15 $22.29
premium $4.90 $11.87 $23.75
diesel $5.64 $13.69 $27.37

Estimated Tolls: $2.99

Homestead Extension (33.3 mi) $2.00
Sawgrass Expressway (12.4 mi) $0.99

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

$10

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.5 0 $6.47 $2.96
Efficient EV 15.4 0 $5.39 $2.46
EV Truck/SUV 24.6 0 $8.62 $3.94

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Leisure City, FL

Morning in Leisure City on Monday

Local time

11:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Coral Springs, FL

Morning in Coral Springs on Monday

Local time

11:34 AM

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

1 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

1h 15m 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 Leisure City, FL to Coral Springs, FL covers 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, Sawgrass Expressway, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.8 miles from Leisure City, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.29 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 16 significant decision points across 61.6 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 9.9 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Leisure City, FL to Coral Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.

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