Coral Springs to Hudson is 274.7 miles and takes about 5h 37m via Florida's Turnpike and I-4, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip takes you across Florida, from the southeast to the west coast. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, making it a straightforward drive. With only one recommended stop and a driving time under six hours, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion when you want to get to your destination efficiently.
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
137.3 miles from Coral Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 37m 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
I 4
16.9 mi
18m
I 75
11.1 mi
11m
Polk Parkway
9.9 mi
11m
State Road 54
9.4 mi
13m
Suncoast Parkway
8.9 mi
9m
State Road 52
7.3 mi
11m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 121.5 mi, about 2h 12m
Traffic on I-4
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 26 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,480 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~567 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.9×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 44 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs, FL and Hudson, 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
7.0 mi·9 min·Bartow Road
Use the left lane.
18
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway WestUse the right lane.
19
Merge onto FL 570 Toll
9.9 mi·11 min·Polk Parkway
Use the right lane.
20
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Toward I 4 West: TampaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Merge onto I 4
17 mi·18 min·I 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 9Toward I 75: Ocala, NaplesUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward I 75 North: OcalaUse the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto I 75
11 mi·11 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
2.2 mi·3 min
Exit 275Toward FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon SpringsUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward FL 56 WestUse the slight left lane.
27
Turn left onto FL 56
1.0 mi·1 min·State Road 56
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on FL 54
9.4 mi·13 min·State Road 54
Use the left / straight lanes.
29
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward North FL 589 Toll: Suncoast Parkway, Brooksville
30
Merge onto FL 589 Toll
8.9 mi·9 min·Suncoast Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 27Toward FL 52: San Antonio, Dade CityUse the straight / slight right lanes.
32
Turn left onto FL 52
7.3 mi·11 min·State Road 52
33
Turn right onto CR 1
0.6 mi·1 min·Little Road
34
Turn left onto Fivay Road
2.3 mi·5 min·Fivay Road
35
Turn left onto Hudson Avenue
0.2 mi·33 sec·Hudson Avenue
36
Turn right
126 ft·10 sec
37
Turn right
163 ft·11 sec
38
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 37m duration, leaving Coral Springs in the morning will allow you to reach Hudson with plenty of daylight. You'll want to plan for your single recommended stop strategically, perhaps midway through the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially on the longer highway stretches, as services can sometimes be spaced out. The estimated fuel cost is around $48, so budget accordingly. Since this is a manageable one-day drive, you have flexibility in your departure time.
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 137.3 miles from Coral Springs, FL, or about 2h 37m 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 60 miles or 1h 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 137.3 miles or 2h 37m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hudson, 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 274.7 miles and 5h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 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 34
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 263.8 — 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
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
229.3 mi into trip|~4h 33m in
Take the exit toward I 75: Ocala, Naples
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 9
Toward I 75: Ocala, Naples
8
241.8 mi into trip|~4h 48m in
Take the exit toward FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs
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 275
Toward FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs
8
263.8 mi into trip|~5h 17m in
Take the exit toward FL 52: San Antonio, Dade City
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 27
Toward FL 52: San Antonio, Dade City
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.58 one way
$83.17 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg96 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$45.63
$91.26
premium
$4.55
$49.21
$98.42
diesel
$4.80
$51.87
$103.74
Estimated Tolls: $9.35
Florida's Turnpike
(121.5 mi)$8.51
Suncoast Parkway
(8.9 mi)$0.54
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
$42
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
EV Charging Along Route
19 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Boca Raton, FL - W Yamato Road - Tesla Supercharger
Boca Raton, FL
Tesla
22 DCFC
Pompano Beach, FL - Tesla Supercharger
Pompano Beach, FL
Tesla
20 DCFC
Boca Raton, FL - Tesla Supercharger
Boca Raton, FL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Deerfield Beach, FL - Tesla Supercharger
Deerfield Beach, FL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Pompano Beach, FL - North Federal Highway - Tesla Supercharger
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
82.4
1
$28.84
$13.19
Efficient EV
68.7
0
$24.04
$10.99
EV Truck/SUV
109.9
1
$38.46
$17.58
Gas CO2
96 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 20, 2026
Origin
Coral Springs, FL
Late night
in Coral Springs on Monday
Local time
2:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Cloudy
S 7 mph11% chanceLive forecast
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued July 19 at 4:14PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 19 at 5:13PM EDT until July 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Hudson, FL
Late night
in Hudson on Monday
Local time
2:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 14 mph55% chanceLive forecast
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement
Tropical Cyclone Local Statement issued July 19 at 4:14PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 19 at 5:13PM EDT until July 22 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
96°F
Eagle Lake, FL
137 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
5h 37m 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 primarily highway driving, with 85% of the total mileage on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 121.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike before transitioning to other highways. Expect a consistent cruising experience with frequent exits as you move across the state. The latter part of the drive, particularly on I-4, may involve more urban merging and traffic patterns.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 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 Effort10/10
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 34 significant decision points across 274.7 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 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 229.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
177 ft9 ft
Total Climb
216 ft
Total Descent
217 ft
Highest Point
177 ft
~176.6 mi in
Elevation Range
168 ft
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 Hudson, FL, road signs point toward Naples, Tarpon Springs and Brooksville.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 37m. Total distance: 274.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). 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 $9.35 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 19 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 Hudson, 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 19 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 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 229.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Hudson, FL before the return drive.
