Origin
Coconut Creek, FL
Morning in Coconut Creek on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coconut Creek, 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
16m
Distance
7.8 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coconut Creek, FL
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Coral Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel between Coconut Creek and Coral Springs, Florida, you are in for a short, straightforward journey. Covering just 7.9 miles, this trip typically takes about 20 minutes to complete. Because of the limited distance, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations, as it is perfectly suited for a quick, one-day outing. Budgeting for your trip is incredibly simple, with fuel costs expected to be around $1. This local transit serves as an efficient connection between these two neighboring Florida communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Sample Road | 5.2 mi | 9m |
| Lyons Road | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Wynmoor Circle | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Portofino Point | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Westgate Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Sample Road
— 5.2 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coconut Creek, FL and Coral Springs, FL.
1
Start on Portofino Point
62 ft
·
4 sec
·
Portofino Point
2
Continue on Portofino Point
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Portofino Point
3
At end of road, turn left onto Wynmoor Circle
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wynmoor Circle
4
Turn right onto Westgate Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Westgate Drive
5
Turn right onto Lyons Road
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Lyons Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto SR 834
5.2 mi
·
9 min
·
West Sample Road
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
8
Keep slight left at fork
56 ft
·
4 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 7.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Westgate Drive
Turn right onto Westgate Drive
Navigation decision point
6
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Lyons Road
Turn right onto Lyons Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 834 / West Sample Road
Turn left onto SR 834 / West Sample Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
7.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.24 one way
$2.48 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.45 | $2.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Coral Springs, FL
Morning in Coral Springs on Sunday
Local time
10:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
16m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience on this route. You will navigate through residential or local corridors using Portofino Point, Wynmoor Circle, and Westgate Drive. With a highway share of 0%, you won't encounter any fast-paced highway stretches during your 7.9-mile trip. The longest stretch you will encounter is 0 miles on Portofino Point, emphasizing that this is an urban-style commute requiring constant attention to your turns.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on West Sample Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Westgate Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Westgate Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Lyons Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (SR 834 / West Sample Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on West Sample Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.7 miles (Westgate Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Lyons Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (SR 834 / West Sample Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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