Road Trips from Coconut Creek, FL
Coconut Creek is a good jumping-off point for a variety of Florida excursions. You've got several options for quick, under-an-hour trips with good drive scores, including some local routes that have parks. For longer adventures, there are highway-focused drives heading north and south, with one option even offering national park proximity. There's also a significant long-distance drive that recommends an overnight stay, making it suitable for a weekend getaway.
Total Routes
8
Shortest
3.8h
With Parks Nearby
4
Full-day getaway
Weekend trip
6 total in this range
Jacksonville, FL
5h 47m311 mi one way
This 311-mile highway-focused drive to Jacksonville, FL, is a longer haul at 5.8 hours but offers a high drive score of 8. It provides access to multiple national park sites, including Fort Matanzas and Castillo de San Marcos.
Clearwater, FL
5h 13m269.3 mi one way
St. Petersburg, FL
4h 42m249.2 mi one way
A 249.2-mile highway-focused route to St. Petersburg, FL, this trip scores an 8 and takes about 4.7 hours. It's a significant drive that includes proximity to De Soto National Memorial.
Gainesville, FL
5h 36m302 mi one way
Lakeland, FL
4h 5m202.6 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
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Jacksonville, FL
5h 47m311 mi one way
Clearwater, FL
5h 13m269.3 mi one way
St. Petersburg, FL
4h 42m249.2 mi one way
Brent, FL
11h 32m637.2 mi one way
Jacksonville, FL
5h 47m311 mi one way
Clearwater, FL
5h 13m269.3 mi one way
St. Petersburg, FL
4h 42m249.2 mi one way
Orlando, FL
3h 46m200.8 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The spring season provides pleasant weather for exploring the parks near Fort Lauderdale or Coral Springs, and for longer drives to national monuments.
Summer
Summer road trips can be hot; shorter drives to Hollywood or Miami might be more comfortable, with access to coastal areas.
Fall
Fall offers cooler temperatures for the longer highway drives to Jacksonville or St. Petersburg, with enjoyable park visits.
Winter
Winter is ideal for the extensive highway journeys, including the overnight trip to Brent, with generally mild conditions across the state.
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