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Trip from Buenaventura Lakes, 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

3h 31m

Distance

187.8 mi

302 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 19m ★
6 AM
3h 31m
8 AM
3h 56m
10 AM
3h 40m
12 PM
3h 37m
3 PM
3h 41m
5 PM
3h 55m
8 PM
3h 24m

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

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Buenaventura Lakes, FL

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city in Broward County, Florida, United States

Coral Springs, FL

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Trip Overview

Buenaventura Lakes, FL to Coral Springs, FL is 187.8 miles and takes about 3h 31m via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays entirely within Florida, connecting two points in the same state. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip, making it a good option if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B. Expect most of your journey to be on well-maintained toll roads. With a recommended one-day drive, you can easily complete this trip without needing an overnight stay.

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

93.9 miles from Buenaventura Lakes, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 176.2 mi 3h 10m
Sawgrass Expressway 3.8 mi 4m
East Osceola Parkway 1.2 mi 2m
North University Drive 1.1 mi 2m
Coral Springs Drive 1 mi 2m
Wiles Road 1 mi 1m
Buenaventura Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
West Sample Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 176.2 mi, about 3h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Gardenia Road

466 ft · 22 sec · Gardenia Road
2

Turn right onto Kumquat Lane

260 ft · 16 sec · Kumquat Lane
3

Turn left onto Florida Parkway

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Florida Parkway
4

Turn right onto Buenaventura Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Buenaventura Boulevard
5

Turn left onto CR 522

1.2 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway
Use the left lane.
6

Turn left

0.4 mi · 59 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South Use the left lane.
7

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

176 mi · 3 hr 10 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 71 Toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
10

Merge onto SR 869 Toll

3.8 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 15 Toward SR 817: University Drive Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork

338 ft · 12 sec
Toward Coral Springs Use the left lane.
13

Continue on North University Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · North University Drive
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto Wiles Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Wiles Road
15

Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive
16

Turn right onto West Sample Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · West Sample Road
17

Turn left

0.1 mi · 45 sec
18

Keep slight left at fork

56 ft · 4 sec
19

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

For this 187.8-mile journey, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. Since the drive is only about 3.5 hours, you won't need to split it, giving you flexibility. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you approach the 176.2-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, as services can be more spread out on longer highway segments. The estimated fuel cost is around $30, so budget accordingly. A single stop should be sufficient for this relatively short trip, perhaps a quick break around the halfway mark.

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 93.9 miles from Buenaventura Lakes, FL, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 176.2 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 41 miles or 47m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 93.9 miles or 1h 44m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 49m

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 Buenaventura Lakes, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Buenaventura Lakes, FL

This is one driving day of about 187.8 miles and 3h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 miles from Buenaventura Lakes, 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 176.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

94 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

Palm Bay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Pierce, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 93.9 miles from Buenaventura Lakes, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 176.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14072012627

Visit website

Café Barista - Kissimmee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14079351384

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 53.7

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Coral Springs Museum of Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 187.8

Coral Springs, Florida

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+19543405000

Visit website

Riverbend Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 134.1

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617411359

Visit website

Indian Creek Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 134.1

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617412400

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 107.3

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

White Gator Swamp

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078555496

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour Moderately mile 174.4

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 184.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Kumquat Lane

Turn right onto Kumquat Lane

Navigation decision point

8
2.2 mi into trip | ~5m in

Turn left toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
8
178.9 mi into trip | ~3h 16m 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...
7
183.9 mi into trip | ~3h 22m in

Take the exit toward SR 817: University Drive

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

Use the straight / right lanes. Exit 15 Toward SR 817: University Drive
7
184.3 mi into trip | ~3h 23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Coral Springs

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward Coral Springs

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.89 one way

$59.79 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 66 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $32.52 $65.03
premium $4.72 $34.92 $69.84
diesel $5.61 $41.46 $82.93

Estimated Tolls: $12.64

Florida's Turnpike (176.2 mi) $12.33
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

$30

Tolls

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 65.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 56.3 0 $19.72 $9.01
Efficient EV 47 0 $16.43 $7.51
EV Truck/SUV 75.1 0 $26.29 $12.02

Gas CO2

66 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (67% 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

Buenaventura Lakes, FL

Morning in Buenaventura Lakes on Sunday

Local time

8:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Coral Springs, FL

Morning in Coral Springs on Sunday

Local time

8:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 31m 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?

This is a highway-focused drive with 97% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on Florida's Turnpike, experiencing a long, uninterrupted stretch of 176.2 miles. The primary roads guiding you include Florida's Turnpike, Sawgrass Expressway, and East Osceola Parkway, all designed for consistent speeds. The character of the drive is largely consistent, characterized by smooth, fast travel ideal for covering ground efficiently. It's less about winding country roads and more about direct, high-speed transit.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 176.2 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike 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 Kumquat Lane.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 187.8 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 0.1 miles (Kumquat Lane): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 31m. Total distance: 187.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 176.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $12.64 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 0.1 miles (Kumquat Lane): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.0 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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