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Trip from Brownsville, FL to Coral Springs, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

53m

Distance

40.6 mi

65 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 49m ★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Brownsville, FL, FL

Brownsville, FL

Samuel Etienne

city in Broward County, Florida, United States

Coral Springs, FL

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Brownsville to Coral Springs, you are looking at a quick, 40.6-mile journey that typically takes about 53 minutes. This route is designed for efficiency, relying heavily on major infrastructure like I-75, the Sawgrass Expressway, and the Gratigny Parkway. Because the drive is so short, it is easily managed as a simple day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, it is an incredibly budget-friendly way to navigate between these two Florida locations. This highway-focused path is ideal for travelers who prioritize speed and direct access over leisurely backroads.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 16 mi 17m
Sawgrass Expressway 12.4 mi 14m
Gratigny Parkway 5.1 mi 6m
Northwest 32nd Avenue 4.1 mi 7m
West Sample Road 1.5 mi 3m
Northwest 54th Street 0.4 mi <1m
Northwest 119th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Northwest 53rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 16 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

401 ft · 32 sec · this road
2

Turn left

75 ft · 11 sec
3

Turn left onto Northwest 53rd Street

460 ft · 22 sec · Northwest 53rd Street
4

At end of road, turn right onto Northwest 29th Avenue

336 ft · 22 sec · Northwest 29th Avenue
5

Turn left onto SR 944

0.4 mi · 51 sec · Northwest 54th Street
6

Turn right onto Northwest 32nd Avenue

4.1 mi · 7 min · Northwest 32nd Avenue
7

Turn left onto SR 924

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Northwest 119th Street
8

Continue on SR 924

5.1 mi · 6 min · Gratigny Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Continue on I 75

16 mi · 17 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 869 Toll

12 mi · 14 min · Sawgrass Expressway
Toward SR 869 North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 11 Toward SR 834: Sample Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn straight onto West Sample Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Sample Road
Use the left lane.
13

Turn sharp right

0.1 mi · 41 sec
14

Keep slight left at fork

56 ft · 4 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Sunshine Ranches, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Sunshine Ranches, FL

20 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

Margate, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sunshine Ranches, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Brownsville, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 40.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Northwest 53rd Street

Turn left onto Northwest 53rd Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~1m in | Northwest 29th Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Northwest 29th Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

8
26 mi into trip | ~34m in | SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway toward SR 869 North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward SR 869 North, I 595 East: Coral Springs,...
7
38.5 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward SR 834: Sample Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 11 Toward SR 834: Sample Road
5
40.6 mi into trip | ~53m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.46 one way

$12.92 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $7.03 $14.06
premium $4.72 $7.55 $15.10
diesel $5.61 $8.96 $17.93

Estimated Tolls: $0.99

Sawgrass Expressway (12.4 mi) $0.99

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Tolls

$1

Total

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 12.2 0 $4.26 $1.95
Efficient EV 10.2 0 $3.55 $1.62
EV Truck/SUV 16.2 0 $5.68 $2.60

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Brownsville, FL

Morning in Brownsville on Sunday

Local time

7:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Coral Springs, FL

Morning in Coral Springs on Sunday

Local time

7:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Sunshine Ranches, FL

20 mi in

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

1 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

53m 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 fast-paced experience, as 83% of this 40.6-mile drive is spent on major highways. You will spend your time navigating high-speed lanes rather than local streets, with your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 16 miles on I-75. The road personality here is professional and utilitarian, characterized by steady traffic flow and limited distractions. As you transition between the Gratigny Parkway and the Sawgrass Expressway, the drive maintains a consistent, high-intensity feel. It is a straightforward, no-nonsense commute that gets you from point A to point B with minimal deviation.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Sawgrass Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest 53rd Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 40.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 53rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northwest 29th Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 26 miles (SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

On the drive from Brownsville, FL to Coral Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.

Fort Lauderdale

26 mi in | ~34m | via SR 869 Toll

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 40.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

53m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 16 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.99 in tolls one way, starting with Sawgrass Expressway. 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.

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.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 53rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northwest 29th Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 26 miles (SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coral Springs, FL before heading back.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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