Traveling from Coral Springs to Doctor Phillips covers 202.2 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 49 minutes. Because this is a highway-focused route, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to budget approximately $34 for fuel, depending on your vehicle's efficiency. You will primarily utilize the Sawgrass Expressway, Florida's Turnpike, and I-4 to navigate between these two Florida locations. This trip is straightforward and efficient, making it a reliable option for travelers looking to move quickly between South Florida and the Orlando area.
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
101.1 miles from Coral Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 54m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
187.4 mi
3h 23m
Sawgrass Expressway
3.7 mi
4m
I 4
1.5 mi
1m
Turkey Lake Road
1.3 mi
2m
Coral Springs Drive
1 mi
2m
North University Drive
1 mi
2m
Wiles Road
1 mi
1m
West Sand Lake Road
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 187.4 mi, about 3h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs, FL and Doctor Phillips, 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
187 mi·3 hr 23 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Exit 259Toward I 4: Orlando, TampaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 4 West: Tampa
14
Merge onto I 4
1.5 mi·1 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·57 sec
Exit 74BToward UniversalUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Continue on Adventure Way
0.3 mi·55 sec·Adventure Way
17
Turn left onto Hollywood Way
0.2 mi·37 sec·Hollywood Way
Use the left / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Turkey Lake Road
1.3 mi·2 min·Turkey Lake Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Turn right onto West Sand Lake Road
0.8 mi·1 min·West Sand Lake Road
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto The Esplanade
0.1 mi·29 sec·The Esplanade
Use the left lane.
21
Turn right onto Villa Drive
189 ft·8 sec·Villa Drive
22
Turn right onto Mallorca Court
128 ft·4 sec·Mallorca Court
23
Turn right
141 ft·10 sec
24
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 202.2-mile journey, try to time your departure to avoid peak commuter traffic, especially when approaching the Orlando area via I-4. Since the trip only requires one planned stop, you have plenty of flexibility to pace yourself based on your personal energy levels. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge during the long 187.4-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, as services can sometimes be spaced out. Planning for that single stop in the middle of the drive will help you stay alert behind the wheel. Given the duration of nearly four hours, having a pre-planned rest area in mind will ensure you reach Doctor Phillips feeling refreshed.
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 101.1 miles from Coral Springs, FL, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 187.4 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 44 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.1 miles or 1h 54m 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 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Doctor Phillips, 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 202.2 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 187.4 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 198.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
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
8
196.5 mi into trip|~3h 38m in
Take the exit toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
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 259
Toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
7
198.9 mi into trip|~3h 41m in
Take the exit toward Universal
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 74B
Toward Universal
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.18 one way
$64.37 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$35.01
$70.02
premium
$4.72
$37.60
$75.20
diesel
$5.61
$44.64
$89.29
Estimated Tolls: $13.42
Florida's Turnpike
(187.4 mi)$13.12
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
$32
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.7
0
$21.23
$9.71
Efficient EV
50.6
0
$17.69
$8.09
EV Truck/SUV
80.9
1
$28.31
$12.94
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Coral Springs, FL
Morning
in Coral Springs on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Doctor Phillips, FL
Morning
in Doctor Phillips on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 49m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is dominated by high-speed transit, with 95% of the route consisting of highway travel. You will spend the vast majority of your time on Florida's Turnpike, which accounts for a significant 187.4-mile stretch of the trip. The experience is best characterized as a functional interstate grind rather than a leisurely scenic tour. While the pace remains consistent throughout, you should be prepared for the shift in traffic patterns as you transition from the Sawgrass Expressway onto the Turnpike and eventually reach the I-4 corridor. It is a no-nonsense route designed for getting you to your destination with minimal detours.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 187.4 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 7.5 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
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 21 significant decision points across 202.2 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
125 ft11 ft
Total Climb
157 ft
Total Descent
43 ft
Highest Point
125 ft
~202.2 mi in
Elevation Range
114 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 202.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 187.4 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $13.42 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 Doctor Phillips, 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 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 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Doctor Phillips, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
