Coral Springs to Dade City is 234.9 miles and takes about 4 hours 51 minutes via West Sample Road, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, traversing largely surface roads for its entire duration. Expect a straightforward drive with no highway segments, making it feel more like navigating through connected towns than a typical interstate cruise. With a single stop suggested and a manageable travel time, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion.
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
117.5 miles from Coral Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
121.5 mi
2h 12m
FL 60
61.6 mi
1h 19m
North Florida Avenue
25.5 mi
35m
Bartow Road
11.9 mi
18m
Sawgrass Expressway
3.7 mi
4m
US 98
2.1 mi
3m
Coral Springs Drive
1 mi
2m
North University Drive
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 121.5 mi, about 2h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs, FL and Dade City, FL.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi·47 sec·this road
2
Turn right onto West Sample Road
0.2 mi·27 sec·West Sample Road
3
Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive
1.0 mi·2 min·Coral Springs Drive
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Wiles Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Wiles Road
5
Turn left onto North University Drive
1.0 mi·2 min·North University Drive
Use the right lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward SR 869 Toll North: OrlandoUse the right lane.
7
Merge onto SR 869 Toll
3.7 mi·4 min·Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·53 sec
Exit 21A-BToward Florida's TurnpikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21BToward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, OrlandoUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
122 mi·2 hr 12 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 193Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
13
Keep slight right at fork
245 ft·6 sec
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto FL 60
62 mi·1 hr 19 min·FL 60
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto US 98; FL 60
0.6 mi·1 min·Van Fleet Drive
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto US 98
0.6 mi·1 min·Broadway Avenue
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on US 98
12 mi·18 min·Bartow Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto US 98
26 mi·35 min·North Florida Avenue
Use the right lane.
19
Turn right onto US 98; US 301
1.1 mi·1 min·US 98; US 301
Toward Dade CityUse the right lane.
20
Continue on US 98; US 301
1.1 mi·1 min·US 98; US 301
21
Enter roundabout onto 7th Street
143 ft·2 sec·7th Street
22
Continue on 7th Street
0.7 mi·1 min·7th Street
23
Turn left onto CR 52
0.4 mi·1 min·Meridian Avenue
24
Turn right onto 14th Street
52 ft·1 sec·14th Street
25
Arrive at destination
14th Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a 4-hour 51-minute drive, leaving Coral Springs in the morning should get you to Dade City with plenty of daylight to spare. Since there are no highway segments, you'll be navigating through towns, so keep an eye on your GPS for any local traffic patterns. The suggested single stop is a good opportunity to stretch your legs and grab a snack. With a fuel cost estimated around $36, planning for fuel stops is straightforward, but be mindful of local gas station availability as you get closer to Dade City.
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 117.5 miles from Coral Springs, FL, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 121.5 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 52 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 117.5 miles or 2h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dade City, 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 234.9 miles and 4h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 121.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 231.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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7.5 mi into trip|~12m in
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 21A-B
Toward Florida's Turnpike
6
8.2 mi into trip|~13m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 21B
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
6
130.6 mi into trip|~2h 27m in
Take the exit toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 193
Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
7
231.7 mi into trip|~4h 45m in|US 98; US 301
Turn right onto US 98; US 301 toward Dade City
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Dade City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.77 one way
$75.54 round trip
$4.08/gal25.4 MPG avg82 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.46
$41.20
$82.40
premium
$4.78
$44.22
$88.45
diesel
$6.28
$58.04
$116.08
Estimated Tolls: $8.81
Florida's Turnpike
(121.5 mi)$8.51
Sawgrass Expressway
(3.7 mi)$0.30
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
$38
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: 82.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
70.5
0
$24.66
$11.28
Efficient EV
58.7
0
$20.55
$9.40
EV Truck/SUV
94
1
$32.89
$15.03
Gas CO2
82 kg
EV CO2
27 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.
Forecast as of Oct 22, 2026
Origin
Coral Springs, FL
Late night
in Coral Springs on Sunday
Local time
5:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 12 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 22 at 3:54PM EDT until October 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 22 at 3:54PM EDT until October 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Destination
Dade City, FL
Late night
in Dade City on Sunday
Local time
5:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
NNE 9 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 22 at 3:54PM EDT until October 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 22 at 3:54PM EDT until October 24 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
65°F
Dundee, FL
117 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
3 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
4h 51m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is entirely on surface roads, with a 0% highway share. You'll be driving on local streets and avenues for the full 234.9 miles. Since there are no long stretches of highway, expect frequent intersections and traffic signals as you pass through various communities. The longest stretch without a significant break is not specified, but the overall duration suggests a steady pace through developed areas.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 121.5 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 FL 60. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 234.9 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 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 51m. Total distance: 234.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 121.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $8.81 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.
Yes — we found about 12 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 Dade City, 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 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Dade City, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
