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Trip from Coral Springs, FL to Florida Ridge, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
104.7 mi
169 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 3m
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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Florida Ridge, FL
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Trip Overview
Coral Springs to Florida Ridge is 104.7 miles and takes about 2 hours 8 minutes via Florida's Turnpike and North Kings Highway, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you from one part of the state to another on a straightforward route. Most of the drive is on highways, making it a quick connection between these two points. It's a good option if you need to get from the Coral Springs area to Florida Ridge without a lot of fuss or complex navigation. Consider this if you're looking for efficiency and a smooth ride.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.4 miles from Coral Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 80.9 mi | 1h 28m |
| North Kings Highway | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Sawgrass Expressway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| US Highway 1 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Turnpike Feeder Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Kings Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Coral Springs Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| North University Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 80.9 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs, FL and Florida Ridge, 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: 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
81 mi
·
1 hr 28 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto FL 713
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South Kings Highway
14
Continue on FL 713
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
North Kings Highway
15
Continue on FL 713
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Turnpike Feeder Road
16
Turn left onto US 1
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
US Highway 1
17
Turn left onto CR 606
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
9th Street Southwest
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto 7th Road Southwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
7th Road Southwest
19
Arrive at destination
7th Road Southwest
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 2 hours 8 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Leaving Coral Springs in the morning, perhaps after breakfast, will allow you to arrive in Florida Ridge by late morning or early afternoon. The longest stretch on Florida's Turnpike is over 80 miles, so plan for a brief stop before or after this segment if you prefer to break up the driving. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $17, and it's always wise to refuel before hitting longer highway stretches. Since this is a quick drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it's most convenient for you.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 52.4 miles from Coral Springs, FL, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.9 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 23 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.4 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Florida Ridge, 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 104.7 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Coral Springs, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 80.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.4 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 80.9 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
West Palm Beach Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
40391
1.2 mi from route
40392
1.4 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 websiteIndian Creek Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, right off the route
0.8 mi from route
~2 min detour
mile 52.4
Jupiter, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15617412400
Visit websiteRiverbend Park
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
mile 52.4
Jupiter, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15617411359
Visit websiteMorikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
2.9 mi from route
~7 min detour
Moderately
mile 15
Delray Beach, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15614950233
Visit websiteEscape Room PSL
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, ~9 min detour
3.6 mi from route
~9 min detour
mile 82.3
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Hours: 4–10:30 pm
+17726266655
Visit websitePeaceful Waters Sanctuary
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~10 min detour
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
mile 29.9
Wellington, Florida
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+15617914005
Visit websiteStuart Heritage Museum
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Later in the drive, ~11 min detour
4.4 mi from route
~11 min detour
mile 74.8
Stuart, Florida
Hours: 10 am–3 pm
+17722204600
Visit websiteVero Beach Museum of Art
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the end, ~12 min detour
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
mile 104.7
Vero Beach, Florida
Hours: 10 am–4 pm
+17722310707
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 90.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward SR 869 Toll North: Orlando
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 869 Toll North: Orlando
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
8
90.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
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 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.67 one way
$33.33 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $18.13 | $36.26 |
| premium | $4.72 | $19.47 | $38.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.12 | $46.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.16
Florida's Turnpike
(80.9 mi)
$5.67
Sawgrass Expressway
(3.7 mi)
$0.30
Turnpike Feeder Road
(2.7 mi)
$0.19
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
$17
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.99 | $5.03 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.16 | $4.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.66 | $6.70 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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 Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Florida Ridge, FL
Late night in Florida Ridge on Sunday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°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
9 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
2h 8m 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 drive is primarily highway, with 86% of the route on high-speed roads. You'll spend most of your time on Florida's Turnpike, including an 80.9-mile stretch where you'll encounter dense exits and high-speed cruising. After the highway portion concludes, you'll transition to surface roads like North Kings Highway for the final miles. The shift from highway to local roads will be noticeable as the speed limit decreases and the surroundings change.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.9 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 North Kings Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 14 significant decision points across 104.7 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 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; 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.
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 Florida Ridge, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North and Vero Beach.
Florida's Turnpike
7.5 mi in
|
~12m
Florida's Turnpike North
8.2 mi in
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~13m
Orlando
8.2 mi in
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~13m
Florida's Turnpike Toll North
8.5 mi in
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~13m
Vero Beach
90.1 mi in
|
~1h 44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 104.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80.9 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.16 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 8 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 Florida Ridge, 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. There are 8 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Florida Ridge, 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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