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Trip from Coral Springs, FL to Arcadia, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
160.1 mi
258 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 9m
★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 44m
8 PM
3h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coral Springs, FL
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Arcadia, FL
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Trip Overview
Coral Springs to Arcadia is 160 miles and takes about 3 hours 20 minutes via US 27 and FL 70, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This single-day trip stays within Florida, moving from the southeastern part of the state to the central region. Expect a drive that is primarily on highways, making it a straightforward journey for those prioritizing efficiency. With a fuel cost estimated at $25, it's an economical option for a quick getaway or a practical move. This route is a solid choice if you're looking for a no-fuss drive with minimal planning required.
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
80 miles from Coral Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 107.6 mi | 2h 11m |
| FL 70 | 32.2 mi | 41m |
| Sawgrass Expressway | 10.9 mi | 12m |
| I 75 | 4.7 mi | 5m |
| West Sample Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| East Hickory Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| I 595 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 107.6 mi, about 2h 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs, FL and Arcadia, FL.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
46 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Sample Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Sample Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 869 Toll South: Sawgrass Expressway
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto SR 869 Toll
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 75 North: Alligator Alley, Naples
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 595
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
·
I 595
7
Merge onto I 75
4.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 23
Toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward US 27 North: South Bay
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 27
0.9 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 27
11
Continue on US 27
62 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
US 27
Use the left lane.
12
Continue on US 27; FL 80
44 mi
·
53 min
·
US 27; FL 80
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto FL 70
32 mi
·
41 min
·
FL 70
Use the left lane.
14
Turn straight onto FL 70
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Hickory Street
15
Arrive at destination
FL 70
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour 20 minute duration, leaving Coral Springs in the morning is ideal, allowing ample time to reach Arcadia before evening. The longest stretch on US 27 is over 100 miles, so plan your fuel stops accordingly, perhaps before embarking on this longer segment. With only one recommended stop, flexibility is key; you can take breaks as needed or push through if you're comfortable. The estimated fuel cost of $25 should be factored into your budget, and it's wise to check local gas prices closer to your departure date. Remember that while this is a highway-heavy route, always be aware of speed limit changes and potential construction zones.
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 80 miles from Coral Springs, FL, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 107.6 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 35 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 80 miles or 1h 41m 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 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arcadia, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Coral Springs, 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 Coral Springs, FL
This is one driving day of about 160.1 miles and 3h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Coral Springs, 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 US 27 for about 107.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 80 miles from Coral Springs, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 27 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 107.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Coral Springs Museum of Art
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, right off the route
0.5 mi from route
~1 min detour
Coral Springs, Florida
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+19543405000
Visit websiteMorgan Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, short detour
Home stretch
1.2 mi from route
~3 min detour
Arcadia, Florida
Hours: 6 am–8 pm
+18639934854
Visit websiteVolunteer Park Community Center
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
First break
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
Plantation, Florida
Hours: 10 am–6 pm
+19544522558
Visit websiteiFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Lauderdale
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~9 min detour
First break
3.4 mi from route
~9 min detour
Davie, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm
+19542804359
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 127.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward SR 869 Toll South: Sawgrass Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 869 Toll South: Sawgrass Expressway
7
13.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward I 75 North: Alligator Alley, Naples
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 75 North: Alligator Alley, Naples
8
19 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
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 23
Toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay
7
19.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 27 North: South Bay
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 27 North: South Bay
6
127.3 mi into trip
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~2h 38m in
|
FL 70
Turn left onto FL 70
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.48 one way
$50.97 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $27.72 | $55.44 |
| premium | $4.72 | $29.77 | $59.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $35.35 | $70.70 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.87
Sawgrass Expressway
(10.9 mi)
$0.87
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
$25
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 56 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 48 | 0 | $16.81 | $7.68 |
| Efficient EV | 40 | 0 | $14.01 | $6.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 64 | 0 | $22.41 | $10.25 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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.
Origin
Coral Springs, FL
Late night in Coral Springs on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Arcadia, FL
Late night in Arcadia on Tuesday
Local time
5:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
91°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
5 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 20m 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 most of your time on US 27, which offers a significant stretch of 107.6 miles without major interruptions. The Sawgrass Expressway and FL 70 also contribute to the highway feel, meaning you'll likely experience consistent speeds and straightforward navigation. While the profile suggests a highway-centric experience, the transition between roads is generally smooth, maintaining a practical pace throughout the 160-mile journey.
97% 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: 107.6 mi on US 27.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and FL 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 160.1 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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 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 Coral Springs, FL and Arcadia, FL, road signs point toward Naples and Bay.
Naples
13.2 mi in
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~17m
Bay
19 mi in
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~25m
About the Cities
Arriving in Arcadia, FL
Full guide →Arcadia (Florida) is in the Florida Heartland.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 160.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 20m 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 107.6 miles on US 27. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.87 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.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Arcadia, 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. There are 2 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Arcadia, 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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