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Trip from Coral Springs, FL to Hialeah Gardens, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

42m

Distance

33.4 mi

54 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Broward County, Florida, United States

Coral Springs, FL

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Downtown Hialeah Gardens, FL, FL

Hialeah Gardens, FL

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Trip Overview

Coral Springs to Hialeah Gardens is 33.4 miles and takes about 42 minutes via I 75 and the Sawgrass Expressway, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, highway-focused drive within Florida, connecting two points in the same state. The route primarily utilizes major expressways, making it a quick and efficient journey. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it's ideal for a same-day trip, allowing ample time for your destination activities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 12.2 mi 13m
Sawgrass Expressway 12.1 mi 13m
Express Lanes 3 mi 3m
West Sample Road 1.7 mi 3m
Palmetto Expressway 1.5 mi 2m
Northwest 77th Court <0.1 mi <1m
Northwest 103rd Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 12.2 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs, FL and Hialeah Gardens, 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

12 mi · 13 min · Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 75

1.6 mi · 1 min · I 75
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75

7.2 mi · 7 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 28 sec
Toward Express Lanes Use the slight left lane.
8

Merge onto Express Lanes

3.0 mi · 3 min · Express Lanes
9

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 31 sec
Toward Northwest 138th Street Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 75

3.4 mi · 3 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward SR 826 South Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto SR 826

1.5 mi · 2 min · Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward SR 932: Northwest 103rd Street Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight right at fork

347 ft · 10 sec
Toward SR 932 West: Northwest 103rd Street Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn right

152 ft · 14 sec
16

Turn left

242 ft · 23 sec
17

At end of road, turn left onto Northwest 77th Court

208 ft · 13 sec · Northwest 77th Court
18

Turn left onto SR 932

93 ft · 2 sec · Northwest 103rd Street
19

Turn right

523 ft · 38 sec
20

Arrive at destination

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 33.1 — 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
6
16 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 75

Keep slight right at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
23.3 mi into trip | ~28m in

Take the exit toward Express Lanes

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Express Lanes
7
30.5 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward SR 826 South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1B Toward SR 826 South
8
33.1 mi into trip | ~41m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 932 West: Northwest 103rd Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 932 West: Northwest 103rd Street

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.32 one way

$10.63 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $5.78 $11.57
premium $4.72 $6.21 $12.42
diesel $5.61 $7.37 $14.75

Estimated Tolls: $0.97

Sawgrass Expressway (12.1 mi) $0.97

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Tolls

$1

Total

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10 0 $3.51 $1.60
Efficient EV 8.4 0 $2.92 $1.34
EV Truck/SUV 13.4 0 $4.68 $2.14

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Coral Springs, FL

Morning in Coral Springs on Tuesday

Local time

6:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Partly Cloudy

E 2 to 6 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Hialeah Gardens, FL

Morning in Hialeah Gardens on Tuesday

Local time

6:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Partly Cloudy

E 6 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

42m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 77% of the journey on major roadways like I 75 and the Sawgrass Expressway. You'll experience stretches of fast-paced travel, including a significant 12.2-mile segment on I 75 without interruption. The presence of Express Lanes also offers an option for quicker transit. Expect a consistent driving experience characterized by good road surfaces and clear signage typical of Florida's expressway system.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 12.2 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Sawgrass Expressway. 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 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 33.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Hialeah Gardens, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Express Lanes along the way.

Express Lanes

23.3 mi in | ~28m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 12.2 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.97 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.

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 Hialeah Gardens, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hialeah Gardens, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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