Trip from Marianna, FL to Coral Springs, FL

Drive Time

9h 19m

Distance

511.9 mi

824 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$86

one way

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Marianna, FL

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Coral Springs, FL

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Trip Overview

Spanning 511.9 miles from the Florida Panhandle to the suburbs of South Florida, this journey takes approximately 9 hours and 19 minutes of pure drive time. Because of the length, it is best approached as a two-day trip rather than a grueling single-day trek. You will primarily navigate via I-10, I-75, and Florida’s Turnpike, making it a high-speed transit route rather than a leisurely backroads cruise. Budgeting around $86 for fuel is a smart move for this cross-state trek. Since you are moving from the Panhandle to the southern tip of the state, be prepared for a significant transition in landscape as you head toward Coral Springs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

256 miles from Marianna, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 38m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a high-efficiency drive, as 98% of your journey stays on major highways. You will spend the vast majority of your time focused on interstate travel, with the longest uninterrupted stretch reaching 236.5 miles along Florida’s Turnpike. The personality of this route is defined by consistency and speed, trading scenic variety for logistical directness. While the pace is fast, the sheer duration requires sustained attention behind the wheel. As you transition from the northern interstate system toward the turnpike, the character of the road shifts from open highway transit to the high-traffic corridors of the south.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 236.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 266.5 miles in near Florida's Turnpike.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 511.9 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 266.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 503 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 503.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

266.5 mi into trip | ~4h 49m in | Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

503 mi into trip | ~9h 4m 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...

503.9 mi into trip | ~9h 6m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.

508 mi into trip | ~9h 11m 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

508.4 mi into trip | ~9h 12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Coral Springs

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward Coral Springs

Towns Along This Route

Between Marianna, FL and Coral Springs, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

266.5 mi in | ~4h 49m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

266.5 mi in | ~4h 49m | via Florida's Turnpike

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	236.5 mi	4h 14m
I 10	153.4 mi	2h 44m
I 75	107.2 mi	1h 54m
Sawgrass Expressway	3.8 mi	4m
Lafayette Street	3 mi	5m
FL 71	2 mi	3m
North University Drive	1.1 mi	2m
Coral Springs Drive	1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 236.5 mi, about 4h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on FL 166

107 ft · 9 sec · Jefferson Street

Turn left onto US 90

3.0 mi · 5 min · Lafayette Street

Continue on FL 71

2.0 mi · 3 min · FL 71

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Merge onto I 10

153 mi · 2 hr 44 min · I 10

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

237 mi · 4 hr 14 min · Florida's Turnpike

Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight lanes.

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min

Exit 71 Toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec

Use the none lane.

Merge onto SR 869 Toll

3.8 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Exit 15 Toward SR 817: University Drive Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

338 ft · 12 sec

Toward Coral Springs Use the left lane.

Continue on North University Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · North University Drive

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto Wiles Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Wiles Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto West Sample Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · West Sample Road

Turn left

0.1 mi · 45 sec

Keep slight left at fork

56 ft · 4 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

To manage the 9-hour-plus duration comfortably, plan for at least two intentional stops to stretch your legs and refresh. Splitting the drive over two days is highly recommended to avoid fatigue, especially given the heavy reliance on high-speed interstate sections. Since you are dealing with Florida's major toll corridors, ensure your electronic toll pass is ready to go before you hit the Turnpike. Try to avoid departing during peak rush hours, particularly as you approach the Coral Springs area, where traffic volume increases significantly. Keeping a steady pace will help you stay within your $86 fuel estimate while ensuring you reach your destination safely.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 256 miles from Marianna, FL, or about 4h 38m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.5 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 113 miles or 2h 5m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 256 miles or 4h 38m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 256 miles or 4h 38m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 8h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coral Springs, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Marianna, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Marianna, FL

Aim for roughly 256 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Coral Springs, FL

Aim for roughly 256 miles and 4.7 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 113 miles from Marianna, FL.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 236.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 256 mi from Marianna, FL · 4h 38m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Gainesville, FL

169 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Palm Bay, FL

338 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Palm Bay, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Orlando, FL

256 mi · about 4.7h in

A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 256 miles or 4.7 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Tallahassee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 113 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 256 miles from Marianna, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 236.5 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 256 miles or 4.7 hours on the road.

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.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Coral Springs, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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

$85.51 one way

$171.02 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 179 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$92.63	$185.25
premium	$4.90	$98.67	$197.34
diesel	$5.64	$113.73	$227.45

Estimated Tolls: $16.87

Florida's Turnpike (236.5 mi) $16.56

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

$86

Tolls

$17

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$232–$342

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 179.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $54 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	153.6	1	$53.75	$24.57
Efficient EV	128	1	$44.79	$20.48
EV Truck/SUV	204.8	2	$71.67	$32.76

Gas CO2

179 kg

EV CO2

60 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Marianna, FL

Afternoon in Marianna on Sunday

Local time

2:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Coral Springs, FL

Afternoon in Coral Springs on Sunday

Local time

3:30 PM

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

8 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

9h 19m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Marianna, FL to Coral Springs, FL covers 511.9 miles and takes about 9h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 10, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 256 miles on day one.

The midpoint is about 256 miles from Marianna, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $85.51 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Marianna, FL and Coral Springs, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

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Trip from Marianna, FL to Coral Springs, FL

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Overnight Options

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Coral Springs, FL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Marianna, FL

Coral Springs, FL

1 hour later

8 degrees warmer at arrival

9h 19m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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