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Trip from Springfield, FL to Coral Springs, FL

Drive Time

10h 18m

Distance

548.6 mi

883 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$92

one way

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4 AM
10h 9m ★
6 AM
10h 18m
8 AM
10h 37m
10 AM
10h 25m
12 PM
10h 23m
3 PM
10h 25m
5 PM
10h 36m
8 PM
10h 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 Springfield, FL, FL

Springfield, FL

Matt Fitz Gibaud

Downtown Coral Springs, FL, FL

Coral Springs, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Springfield, FL to Coral Springs, FL covers 548.6 miles and takes about 10h 18m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 10, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 236.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $91.64 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

274.3 miles from Springfield, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 17m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 548.6 miles and 10h 18m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Florida's Turnpike and I 10.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 74.1 miles in near I 10.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 548.6 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 74.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 303.1 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 539.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

5
74.1 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
303.1 mi into trip | ~5h 48m 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
8
539.6 mi into trip | ~10h 3m 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...
7
544.7 mi into trip | ~10h 9m 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
7
545 mi into trip | ~10h 10m 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 Springfield, FL and Coral Springs, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

303.1 mi in | ~5h 48m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

303.1 mi in | ~5h 48m | via Florida's Turnpike

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 236.5 mi 4h 14m
I 10 121.5 mi 2h 10m
I 75 107.2 mi 1h 54m
FL 20 28.4 mi 39m
US 231 20 mi 25m
FL 12 18.1 mi 24m
Transmitter Road 4.1 mi 7m
Sawgrass Expressway 3.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 236.5 mi, about 4h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on FL 22

0.2 mi · 34 sec · East 3rd Street
2

Turn left onto Transmitter Road

4.1 mi · 7 min · Transmitter Road
3

Turn right onto US 231

20 mi · 25 min · US 231
4

Turn right onto FL 20

28 mi · 39 min · FL 20
5

Turn left onto FL 12

18 mi · 24 min · FL 12
6

Turn right onto FL 12; CR 270

0.6 mi · 1 min · Selman Street
7

Continue on FL 12

2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway
8

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
9

Merge onto I 10

121 mi · 2 hr 10 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec
Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa
11

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75
Use the straight lane.
12

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.
13

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 71 Toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
15

Merge onto SR 869 Toll

3.8 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 15 Toward SR 817: University Drive Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

338 ft · 12 sec
Toward Coral Springs Use the left lane.
18

Continue on North University Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · North University Drive
Use the left lane.
19

Turn right onto Wiles Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Wiles Road
20

Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive
21

Turn right onto West Sample Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · West Sample Road
22

Turn left

0.1 mi · 45 sec
23

Keep slight left at fork

56 ft · 4 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 274.3 miles from Springfield, FL, or about 5h 17m 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 121 miles or 2h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 274.3 miles or 5h 17m 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 274.3 miles or 5h 17m

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 9h 7m

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 Springfield, 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.

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

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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 Springfield, FL

Aim for roughly 274 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Coral Springs, FL

Aim for roughly 274 miles and 5.2 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 121 miles from Springfield, 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 274.3 mi from Springfield, FL · 5h 17m into the drive

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Tallahassee, FL

181 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.

Popular next leg

Tallahassee, FL to Orlando, FL

255.8 mi · 4h 45m

Downtown Orlando, FL, FL

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Orlando, FL

362 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 Orlando, FL

Popular next leg

Orlando, FL to Coral Springs, FL

207.7 mi · 3h 3m

Overnight Options

Night 1

Gainesville, FL

274 mi · about 5.2h in

A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 274 miles or 5.2 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Tallahassee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 121 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 274.3 miles from Springfield, 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 274 miles or 5.2 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

$91.64 one way

$183.28 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 192 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $99.27 $198.53
premium $4.90 $105.75 $211.49
diesel $5.64 $121.88 $243.76

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

$92

Tolls

$17

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$239–$349

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 191.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $58 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 164.6 2 $57.60 $26.33
Efficient EV 137.2 1 $48.00 $21.94
EV Truck/SUV 219.4 2 $76.80 $35.11

Gas CO2

192 kg

EV CO2

64 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 4 hours ago

Origin

Springfield, FL

Afternoon in Springfield on Monday

Local time

12:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Partly Sunny

SSE 5 to 15 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 3:09AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Destination

Coral Springs, FL

Afternoon in Coral Springs on Monday

Local time

1:58 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

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

10h 18m 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 Springfield, FL to Coral Springs, FL covers 548.6 miles and takes about 10h 18m 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 274 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 274.3 miles from Springfield, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $91.64 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 548.6 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 74.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 303.1 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 539.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Springfield, FL and Coral Springs, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

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