Sunflower Bistro and Catering
Near the end, ~9 min detour
Fort Pierce, Florida
Hours: Closed
+17722415051
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11h 43m
Distance
644 mi
1,036 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$97
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bellview, FL
Samuel Etienne
Coral Springs, FL
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Bellview, FL to Coral Springs, FL is 644 miles and takes about 11 hours 43 minutes via I 10 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $111 and a need for an overnight stop. This is a long-haul drive that takes you across the state of Florida. With a highway share of 98%, you'll be on major interstates for almost the entire trip. Given the duration, this route is best split over two days, allowing for a more relaxed pace and time to rest.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
322 miles from Bellview, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 51m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 10 | 282.9 mi | 5h 3m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 236.5 mi | 4h 14m |
| I 75 | 107.2 mi | 1h 54m |
| Sawgrass Expressway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| West Michigan Avenue | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| North University Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Beverly Parkway | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Coral Springs Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 54 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,226 veh/hr typical · worst 1,701
Quietest
2 AM
~148 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Bellview, FL and Coral Springs, FL.
Start on CR 296
Continue on FL 296
Continue on FL 296
Continue on FL 296
Turn left
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 110
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto SR 869 Toll
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on North University Drive
Turn right onto Wiles Road
Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive
Turn right onto West Sample Road
Turn left
Keep slight left at fork
Arrive at destination
For this 644-mile, 11-hour 43-minute drive, plan for an overnight stop to avoid fatigue. Consider leaving Bellview in the morning, driving for about 5-6 hours, and finding lodging along your route. Florida's Turnpike can have significant tolls, so be prepared for those expenses in addition to the $111 fuel cost. The longest stretch without a major change in direction is 282.9 miles on I 10, so pace your stops accordingly, perhaps every 2-3 hours.
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.
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 142 miles or 2h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 322 miles or 5h 51m 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 322 miles or 5h 51m
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 10h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coral Springs, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bellview, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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 Bellview, FL
Aim for roughly 322 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Coral Springs, FL
Aim for roughly 322 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
213 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.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
425 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, FLNight 1
322 mi · about 5.9h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 322 miles or 5.9 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 142 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 322 miles from Bellview, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 282.9 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 322 miles or 5.9 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Best coffee break · around the midpoint
Live Oak, Florida
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm
+14793589274
Ellianos Coffee
Live Oak, Florida
Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee
Kissimmee, Florida
Near the end, ~9 min detour
Fort Pierce, Florida
Hours: Closed
+17722415051
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Live Oak, Florida
Hours: 5:30 am–10 pm
+14793589274
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Live Oak, Florida
Hours: 6 am–8 pm
+13862194646
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Kissimmee, Florida
Hours: 8 am–3 pm
+14072012627
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Kissimmee, Florida
Hours: 8 am–3 pm
+14079351384
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Live Oak, Florida
Hours: 10:30 am–2:30 pm
+13863300320
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Live Oak, Florida
Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm
+15415511613
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Live Oak, Florida
Hours: 8 am–9 pm
+13863623875
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Live Oak, Florida
Hours: 6 am–7 pm
+13863618062
Early in the drive, right off the route
Marianna, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Ocala, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+13524029081
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Live Oak, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Marianna, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Live Oak, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Midway, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Live Oak, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Marianna, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Coral Springs, Florida
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+19543405000
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Orlando, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+14078555496
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~11 min detour
Marianna, Florida
Hours: 9 am–5 pm
+18506951144
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.7 and 640.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 110 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
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
Take the exit toward SR 817: University Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$97.49 one way
$194.97 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $106.97 | $213.94 |
| premium | $4.55 | $115.36 | $230.72 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $121.60 | $243.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.87
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
$97
Tolls
$17
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$244–$354
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 225.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $68 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 193.2 | 2 | $67.62 | $30.91 |
| Efficient EV | 161 | 1 | $56.35 | $25.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 257.6 | 3 | $90.16 | $41.22 |
Gas CO2
225 kg
EV CO2
75 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Bellview on Saturday
Local time
8:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
95°F
Sunny
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:58PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Destination
Night in Coral Springs on Saturday
Local time
9:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
96°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:58PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM 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.
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
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
National Seashore
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Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
This drive is heavily focused on interstate travel, with 98% of the 644 miles on major highways like I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. You'll experience a significant continuous stretch of 282.9 miles on I 10, offering a consistent cruising experience. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate through Florida's varied landscapes and urban areas.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.7 miles in.
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 18 significant decision points across 644 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 5.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 398.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
175 ft
Total Descent
242 ft
Highest Point
187 ft
~184 mi in
Elevation Range
176 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bellview, FL and Coral Springs, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike South
Orlando
Founded 1963
Coral Springs is a city in Broward County, Florida.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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