Origin
Carrollwood, FL
Late night in Carrollwood on Sunday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carrollwood, 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
4h 55m
Distance
242 mi
389 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 42m
★
6 AM
4h 56m
8 AM
5h 23m
10 AM
5h 5m
12 PM
5h 2m
3 PM
5h 6m
5 PM
5h 21m
8 PM
4h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carrollwood, FL
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Coral Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
Carrollwood to Coral Springs is 242 miles and takes about 4h 55m via Florida's Turnpike and I-4, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within Florida, taking you from the Tampa Bay area to the South Florida region. It's a straightforward highway-focused drive, making it a practical choice if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. With 89% of the journey on highways, you'll spend most of your time on the open road, covering 242 miles in under five hours. Consider this route for its directness and minimal complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
121 miles from Carrollwood, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 39m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 121.2 mi | 2h 11m |
| FL 60 | 61.7 mi | 1h 19m |
| I 4 | 17.4 mi | 18m |
| Polk Parkway | 9.4 mi | 10m |
| Bartow Road | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| East Fowler Avenue | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Sawgrass Expressway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| I 75 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 121.2 mi, about 2h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrollwood, FL and Coral Springs, FL.
1
Start on Carrollwood Drive
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Carrollwood Drive
2
Turn right onto Lipsey Road
354 ft
·
14 sec
·
Lipsey Road
3
Turn right onto Mc Farland Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Mc Farland Road
4
Continue on Lake Ridge Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Lake Ridge Road
5
At end of road, turn right onto Lake Ellen Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Ellen Drive
6
Turn right onto North Armenia Avenue
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Armenia Avenue
7
Continue on North Armenia Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Armenia Avenue
8
Turn left onto West Country Club Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
West Country Club Drive
9
Turn right onto North Forest Hills Drive
176 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Forest Hills Drive
10
Turn left onto Braeside Place
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Braeside Place
11
Turn right onto Country Club Drive
494 ft
·
13 sec
·
Country Club Drive
12
Enter roundabout onto Country Club Drive
68 ft
·
4 sec
·
Country Club Drive
13
Continue on Country Club Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Country Club Drive
14
Continue on East Fowler Avenue
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
East Fowler Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
15
Take the ramp
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South: Naples
16
Merge onto I 75
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75
17
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Exit 261
Toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 4 East: Orlando
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 4
17 mi
·
18 min
·
I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 27
Toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on FL 570 Toll
9.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Polk Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 10
Toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto US 98
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Bartow Road
Use the right lane.
24
Continue on US 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway Avenue
25
Turn left onto US 98; FL 60
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Van Fleet Drive
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on FL 60
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
FL 60
27
Continue on FL 60
11 mi
·
13 min
·
FL 60
Use the straight lane.
28
Continue on FL 60
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
FL 60
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on FL 60
46 mi
·
59 min
·
FL 60
Use the left lane.
30
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Use the left lane.
31
Continue on this road
295 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
121 mi
·
2 hr 11 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 71
Toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
35
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
36
Merge onto SR 869 Toll
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
37
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 15
Toward SR 817: University Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
38
Keep slight left at fork
338 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Coral Springs
Use the left lane.
39
Continue on North University Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North University Drive
Use the left lane.
40
Turn right onto Wiles Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wiles Road
41
Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Coral Springs Drive
42
Turn right onto West Sample Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Sample Road
43
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
44
Keep slight left at fork
56 ft
·
4 sec
45
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 55m duration, leaving Carrollwood in the morning should allow you to reach Coral Springs with plenty of daylight to spare. The route involves 242 miles and is largely highway-focused, so plan for one primary stop to break up the drive, perhaps around the halfway point or where you feel comfortable. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you transition between Florida's Turnpike and I-4, as gas stations can be more spaced out on longer highway stretches. A concrete tip: utilize toll transponders if you have them, as Florida's Turnpike is a toll road and this can expedite your passage.
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 121 miles from Carrollwood, FL, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.2 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 53 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 121 miles or 2h 39m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 3m
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 Carrollwood, 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 Carrollwood, FL
This is one driving day of about 242 miles and 4h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 miles from Carrollwood, 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 121.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
121 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 53 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 121 miles from Carrollwood, 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 121.2 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 305 decision points cluster between mile 12.2 and 233.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
12.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
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 261
Toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
8
31.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
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 27
Toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
8
41.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
Take the exit toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
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 10
Toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
8
111.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
8
233.1 mi into trip
|
~4h 40m 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
$38.52 one way
$77.04 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
85 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $41.90 | $83.80 |
| premium | $4.72 | $45.00 | $90.00 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $53.43 | $106.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.79
Florida's Turnpike
(121.2 mi)
$8.48
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
$39
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$72–$97
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 72.6 | 0 | $25.41 | $11.62 |
| Efficient EV | 60.5 | 0 | $21.17 | $9.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 96.8 | 1 | $33.88 | $15.49 |
Gas CO2
85 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Coral Springs, FL
Late night in Coral Springs on Sunday
Local time
4:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
Eagle Lake, FL
121 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 55m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily a highway-focused experience, with 89% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter long stretches of consistent speed, including a significant 121.2-mile segment on Florida's Turnpike. The main roads guiding you include Florida's Turnpike, FL 60, and I-4, indicating a predominantly interstate and toll road environment. Expect a consistent driving pace for much of the 4h 55m journey, characteristic of a trip designed for efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 121.2 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 FL 60. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 12.2 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 30 significant decision points across 242 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 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.3 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 Carrollwood, FL and Coral Springs, FL, road signs point toward Orlando, Winter Haven, Bartow and Florida's Turnpike South: Miami.
Orlando
12.2 mi in
|
~22m
Winter Haven
31.5 mi in
|
~44m
Bartow
41.3 mi in
|
~56m
Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
111.7 mi in
|
~2h 28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 55m. Total distance: 242 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 121.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $8.79 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 12.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.9 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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