Origin
Alafaya, FL
Morning in Alafaya on Tuesday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alafaya, FL to Coral Springs, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 45m
Distance
195.6 mi
315 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 33m
★
6 AM
3h 46m
8 AM
4h 11m
10 AM
3h 55m
12 PM
3h 52m
3 PM
3h 56m
5 PM
4h 10m
8 PM
3h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alafaya, FL
Arian Fernandez
Coral Springs, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 195.6-mile drive from Alafaya, FL to Coral Springs, FL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes. You'll primarily be on Florida's Turnpike, I-95, and the Beachline Expressway, with 91% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $31, it's an economical option for a quick transition within Florida. The route is a focused highway drive, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B without extensive detours. Consider this a straightforward journey that should fit comfortably into your travel plans.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
97.8 miles from Alafaya, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 80.7 mi | 1h 27m |
| I 95 | 75.4 mi | 1h 20m |
| Beachline Expressway | 10.1 mi | 10m |
| FL 520 | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| East Colonial Drive | 8.4 mi | 13m |
| Sawgrass Expressway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| North University Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Coral Springs Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 80.7 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alafaya, FL and Coral Springs, FL.
1
Start on O'Berry Hoover Road
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
O'Berry Hoover Road
2
Turn right onto FL 50
8.4 mi
·
13 min
·
East Colonial Drive
Use the left lane.
3
Take the exit
319 ft
·
8 sec
4
Continue on FL 520
8.7 mi
·
10 min
·
FL 520
5
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward FL 528 Toll East: Cape Canaveral, Cocoa, Titusville, Beaches
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto FL 528 Toll
10 mi
·
10 min
·
Beachline Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 42A
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 95
75 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 129
Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
492 ft
·
12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto FL 70
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Use the left lane.
14
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
81 mi
·
1 hr 27 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 71
Toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
17
Merge onto SR 869 Toll
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 15
Toward SR 817: University Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
338 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Coral Springs
Use the left lane.
20
Continue on North University Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North University Drive
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Wiles Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wiles Road
22
Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Coral Springs Drive
23
Turn right onto West Sample Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Sample Road
24
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
25
Keep slight left at fork
56 ft
·
4 sec
26
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 45 minute duration, this 195.6-mile drive is perfect for a single day trip. Leaving Alafaya, FL in the morning will allow you to reach Coral Springs, FL with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, flexibility is key; choose a rest area that suits your needs. Keep an eye on your fuel as you approach the 80.7-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, as it's the longest uninterrupted segment. The $31 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a little extra for potential traffic or unexpected needs.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.8 miles from Alafaya, FL, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.7 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 43 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.8 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 2m
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 Alafaya, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Alafaya, FL
This is one driving day of about 195.6 miles and 3h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Alafaya, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 80.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
98 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.8 miles from Alafaya, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 80.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 17.4 and 186.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
17.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Turn left toward FL 528 Toll East: Cape Canaveral, Cocoa, Titusville, Beaches
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward FL 528 Toll East: Cape Canaveral, Cocoa,...
7
27.9 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Miami
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42A
Toward I 95 South: Miami
8
104.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 129
Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
8
105.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
8
186.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 30m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.13 one way
$62.27 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $33.87 | $67.74 |
| premium | $4.72 | $36.37 | $72.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.19 | $86.37 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.96
Florida's Turnpike
(80.7 mi)
$5.65
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
$31
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.54 | $9.39 |
| Efficient EV | 48.9 | 0 | $17.12 | $7.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 78.2 | 0 | $27.38 | $12.52 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Coral Springs, FL
Morning in Coral Springs on Tuesday
Local time
6:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°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.
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
4 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
3h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for this 195.6-mile trip, with 91% of your time spent on major roadways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 80.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. This route is characterized by its efficient, high-speed travel, designed to cover ground quickly. While it's predominantly a highway drive, transitions between Florida's Turnpike, I-95, and the Beachline Expressway are seamless, maintaining a predictable driving rhythm for most of the 3 hour and 45 minute duration.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.7 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 17.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 195.6 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 17.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Alafaya, FL and Coral Springs, FL, road signs point toward Cocoa, Titusville, Beaches, Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Cocoa
17.4 mi in
|
~25m
Titusville
17.4 mi in
|
~25m
Beaches
17.4 mi in
|
~25m
Fort Pierce
104.1 mi in
|
~1h 59m
Miami
105.4 mi in
|
~2h 2m
Florida's Turnpike South
105.4 mi in
|
~2h 2m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 45m. Total distance: 195.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.96 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Coral Springs, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Coral Springs, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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