Drive or Fly: Tallahassee, FL to Coral Springs, FL?

Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.

Driving wins

Medium

No scheduled commercial flights found for TLH–FLL. At 448 miles, driving is the only practical option.

Passengers:

Vehicle:

Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)

Drive

Door to Door

8h 15m

Distance

448.5 mi

Total Cost

$134

CO2

181 kg

Cost Breakdown

Diesel$99

Hotel (1 room, 0 nights) $0

Meals (1 pax, 1 day) $35

+ No luggage restrictions or TSA lines

+ Comfortable one-day drive

+ Stop anywhere along the route

+ Have your own car at the destination

+ Likely faster door-to-door than flying

− Driver fatigue on longer stretches

− Wear and tear on vehicle

− Fuel price fluctuations

Plan the drive

Fly

Door to Door

3h 18m

45m in the air

Air Distance

377 mi

Total Cost

$190

CO2

96 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Tallahassee, FL → TLH 10m

Check-in & Security 90m

Flight 45m

Arrival & Baggage 30m

FLL → Coral Springs, FL 23m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $135) $135

Rental car (1 day)$55

Airports

Tallahassee, FL TLH — Tallahassee International Airport 5 mi, ~10m drive

Coral Springs, FL FLL — Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport 16 mi, ~23m drive

No scheduled flights found

No commercial flights between TLH and FLL. Flight estimates above are theoretical.

+ Saves about 4h 57m compared to driving

+ Less physical fatigue

+ Predictable arrival time

− Airport security and check-in overhead

− No scheduled commercial flights found for this route

− May need a rental car at destination

− Luggage fees and restrictions

− Less flexibility for stops along the way

Bus

FlixBus

Door to Door

10h 20m

8h 55m on road

Total Cost

$43

CO2

26 kg

Door-to-Door Timeline

Tallahassee, FL → Tallahassee (CK Steele Bus Plaza) (TAL6) 30m

Boarding 15m

Bus ride 535m

Arrival 10m

Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride (FTL6) → Coral Springs, FL 30m

Cost Breakdown

Ticket (1 pax @ $43) $43

Estimated based on distance. Check flixbus.com for current prices.

Stations

From TAL6 — Tallahassee (CK Steele Bus Plaza) 0 mi, ~30m drive

To FTL6 — Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride 0 mi, ~30m drive

Service

Direct

Frequency

~7/week

+ Usually the cheapest option

+ Wi-Fi and power outlets on board

+ No driving fatigue — relax or work en route

+ Much lower carbon footprint than driving or flying

− Limited schedule — about 7 trips per week

− Travel time longer than driving

− Need transportation to/from station

− Less flexibility than driving

At a Glance

	Drive	Fly	Bus
Door-to-door time	8h 15m	3h 18m	10h 20m
Total cost (1 person)	$134	$190	$43
Carbon footprint	181 kg CO₂	96 kg CO₂	26 kg CO₂
Flexibility	High	Low
Luggage	Unlimited	Restricted
Reliability	Weather dependent	Data unavailable

Drive data: OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices

Flight data: Statistical estimate

Airports: OurAirports

Transit: FlixBus GTFS — fares estimated

Confidence: Medium — airports identified, fares estimated

Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 21, 2026.

Route Options

2 different routes between these cities.

Fastest

448.5 mi 8h 15m

via Florida's Turnpike, I 75, I 10

Shortest (+16 min)

437 mi 8h 31m

via Florida's Turnpike, US 27, US 27 Alternate

Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Tallahassee, FL to Coral Springs, FL with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.