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Trip from Coral Springs, FL to Dundee, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 43m
Distance
187.6 mi
302 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 31m
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6 AM
3h 43m
8 AM
4h 8m
10 AM
3h 52m
12 PM
3h 50m
3 PM
3h 53m
5 PM
4h 7m
8 PM
3h 36m
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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Dundee, FL
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Trip Overview
Coral Springs to Dundee is 187.6 miles and takes about 3h 43m via Florida's Turnpike and FL 60, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, transitioning from the South Florida region to Central Florida. The majority of this drive is on well-maintained highways, making it a straightforward and efficient option. It's a good choice for a single-day trip when you want to cover ground without a lot of complexity.
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
93.8 miles from Coral Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 121.5 mi | 2h 12m |
| FL 60 | 46.4 mi | 59m |
| US 27 | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| Sawgrass Expressway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Coral Springs Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| North University Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| Wiles Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Dundee Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
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 Dundee, 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
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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: Orlando
Use 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-B
Toward Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 21B
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
Use 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 193
Toward 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
46 mi
·
59 min
·
FL 60
Use the left lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 27: Haines City, Avon Park
16
Keep slight right at fork
201 ft
·
7 sec
17
Merge onto US 27
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 27
18
Continue on US 27
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
US 27
19
Turn right onto Dundee Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Dundee Road
20
Continue on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
21
Turn left
71 ft
·
5 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 43m estimated drive time, leaving Coral Springs in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. The single recommended stop suggests you can comfortably complete this trip in one day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $29 estimated cost is based on the full 187.6 miles, and it's wise to refuel before embarking on the longest 121.5-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike if you're starting with less than half a tank. This short drive offers flexibility, so you can adjust your departure time as needed.
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 93.8 miles from Coral Springs, FL, or about 1h 47m 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 41 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 93.8 miles or 1h 47m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Dundee, 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 187.6 miles and 3h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 41 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
94 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 93.8 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 Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 121.5 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
Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
West Palm Beach Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
40392
0.8 mi from route
40391
1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.5 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
1.5 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
1.7 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 131.3 — 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
Toward Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike...
9
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
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
6
131.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.01 one way
$58.02 round trip
$3.93/gal
25.4 MPG avg
66 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.30 | $31.77 | $63.55 |
| premium | $4.63 | $34.17 | $68.33 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $41.35 | $82.71 |
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
$29
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 65.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 56.3 | 0 | $19.70 | $9.00 |
| Efficient EV | 46.9 | 0 | $16.42 | $7.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 75 | 0 | $26.26 | $12.01 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Origin
Coral Springs, FL
Afternoon in Coral Springs on Friday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SE 2 to 6 mph
56% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Dundee, FL
Afternoon in Dundee on Friday
Local time
4:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SE 5 mph
28% chance
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 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 43m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely highway driving, with 96% of the 187.6 miles on high-speed roads like Florida's Turnpike and US 27. You'll experience a long stretch of 121.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike before transitioning to FL 60 and US 27. Expect frequent exits for much of the drive, particularly on the Turnpike, before encountering more open cruising as you get closer to Dundee.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 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?
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 7.5 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 18 significant decision points across 187.6 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
159 ft
11 ft
Total Climb
181 ft
Total Descent
33 ft
Highest Point
159 ft
~187.6 mi in
Elevation Range
148 ft
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.
On the drive from Coral Springs, FL to Dundee, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Avon Park along the way.
Avon Park
177.8 mi in
|
~3h 29m
About the Cities
Starting in Coral Springs, FL
Full guide →Founded 1963
Coral Springs is a city in Broward County, Florida.
Arriving in Dundee, FL
Full guide →Dundee is a small town of roughly 3,000 people located in east-central Polk County, Florida.
Top landmarks
- • Old Dundee Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Depot — railway station in Dundee, the United States of America
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 43m. Total distance: 187.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). 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 11 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 Dundee, 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 11 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 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Dundee, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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