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Trip from Palm Springs, FL to Coral Springs, FL

Drive Time

43m

Distance

34.5 mi

55 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 40m ★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m

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

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Downtown Palm Springs, FL, FL

Palm Springs, FL

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Downtown Coral Springs, FL, FL

Coral Springs, FL

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Palm Springs to Coral Springs, expect a straightforward 35.6-mile journey that typically takes about 38 minutes. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay or complex logistics. You will navigate entirely via local roads rather than major interstates, keeping your transit costs low with an estimated fuel budget of just $6. Because this drive stays within the Florida region, you won't experience major geographic shifts, but you will need to prepare for a steady pace through local traffic. It is an ideal option if you need to travel between these two municipalities efficiently without the complexity of highway travel.

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

17.2 miles from Palm Springs, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way through the 35.6-mile corridor. Unlike a high-speed interstate haul, this route relies on navigating city streets like West 53rd Street, West 12th Avenue, and West 68th Street. With a 0% highway share, your experience will be defined by intersection management and urban navigation rather than cruising at high speeds. Since there are no designated stops on this short 38-minute path, you should remain focused on the frequent turns required to stay on track. The nature of the road is consistently local, meaning you will be dealing with standard street-level traffic conditions throughout the duration of the trip.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.8 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

28 ft 5 ft

Total Climb

29 ft

Total Descent

24 ft

Highest Point

28 ft

~8.6 mi in

Elevation Range

23 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Sawgrass Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near West 68th Street.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 34.5 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 1.5 miles (West 68th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in | West 68th Street

Turn left onto West 68th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
2.4 mi into trip | ~5m in

Turn left toward SR 826 North

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward SR 826 North
6
3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the exit toward I 75 North: Naples

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 75 North: Naples
8
19.9 mi into trip | ~24m 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
32.4 mi into trip | ~38m 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 Palm Springs, FL to Coral Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.

Fort Lauderdale

19.9 mi in | ~24m | via SR 869 Toll

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 15.8 mi 16m
Sawgrass Expressway 12.4 mi 14m
West Sample Road 1.5 mi 3m
West 12th Avenue 1 mi 1m
West 68th Street 0.9 mi 1m
West 53rd Street 0.5 mi 1m
Palmetto Expressway 0.4 mi <1m
West 8th Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 15.8 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West 8th Avenue

163 ft · 8 sec · West 8th Avenue
2

Turn right onto West 53rd Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West 53rd Street
3

Turn right onto West 12th Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · West 12th Avenue
4

Turn left onto West 68th Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · West 68th Street
Use the left lane.
5

Turn left

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Toward SR 826 North Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto SR 826

0.4 mi · 33 sec · Palmetto Expressway
7

Take the exit

1.1 mi · 1 min
Toward I 75 North: Naples Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Merge onto I 75

16 mi · 16 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

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.
10

Take the exit

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

Turn straight onto West Sample Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Sample Road
Use the left lane.
12

Turn sharp right

0.1 mi · 41 sec
13

Keep slight left at fork

56 ft · 4 sec
14

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Because this is a short, 38-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. Since there are zero planned stops along the 35.6-mile route, make sure to handle all fueling and personal needs before you pull out of Palm Springs. Given the turn-heavy nature of the local roads, keep your GPS active to navigate the transitions between West 53rd Street, West 12th Avenue, and West 68th Street accurately. Budgeting $6 for fuel is sufficient, but consider keeping a little extra on hand for unexpected traffic delays common on surface streets. Your best strategy is to embrace the simplicity of this local transit and enjoy the ease of a drive that keeps you within a manageable distance from start to finish.

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 17.2 miles from Palm Springs, FL, or about 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.8 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 34.5 miles or 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 17.2 miles or 21m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 35m

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 Palm Springs, 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 Palm Springs, FL

This is one driving day of about 34.5 miles and 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Palm Springs, 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 I 75 for about 15.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.2 mi from Palm Springs, FL · 21m into the drive

Downtown Country Club, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Country Club, FL

17 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

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Country Club, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Palm Springs, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.76 one way

$11.53 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $6.24 $12.49
premium $4.90 $6.65 $13.30
diesel $5.64 $7.66 $15.33

Estimated Tolls: $0.99

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

$6

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$32–$57

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.4 0 $3.62 $1.66
Efficient EV 8.6 0 $3.02 $1.38
EV Truck/SUV 13.8 0 $4.83 $2.21

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast data refreshed 8 hours ago

Origin

Palm Springs, FL

Evening in Palm Springs on Sunday

Local time

6:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny

E 16 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:27AM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:22AM EDT until April 14 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Destination

Coral Springs, FL

Evening in Coral Springs on Sunday

Local time

6:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Sunny

NE 10 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:27AM EDT until April 13 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 12 at 2:22AM EDT until April 14 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

43m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Palm Springs, FL to Coral Springs, FL covers 34.5 miles and takes about 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Sawgrass Expressway, West Sample Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.2 miles from Palm Springs, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.76 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 12 significant decision points across 34.5 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 1.5 miles (West 68th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Palm Springs, FL to Coral Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.

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