Traveling from Coral Springs to Inverness covers 262.5 miles of Florida landscape, typically requiring about 4 hours and 54 minutes behind the wheel. Because this trip is primarily highway-focused, you can comfortably complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $44 on fuel for the trek, which relies heavily on Florida's Turnpike and the Sawgrass Expressway. While the drive is straightforward, it is best approached as a practical transit route rather than a leisurely sightseeing tour. If you prefer to avoid fatigue, the manageable duration makes it a reliable day trip, though you should keep your schedule flexible to account for potential traffic near the major hubs.
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
131.2 miles from Coral Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 27m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
236.7 mi
4h 15m
FL 44
15.5 mi
21m
Sawgrass Expressway
3.7 mi
4m
Coral Springs Drive
1 mi
2m
North University Drive
1 mi
2m
Wiles Road
1 mi
1m
West Sample Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Courthouse Square
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 236.7 mi, about 4h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs, FL and Inverness, FL.
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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
237 mi·4 hr 15 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 307Toward FL 44: Inverness, WildwoodUse the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto FL 44
15 mi·20 min·FL 44
Use the left lane.
14
Turn slight right onto FL 44
0.5 mi·1 min·FL 44
15
Turn right onto North Pine Avenue
172 ft·9 sec·North Pine Avenue
16
Turn right onto Courthouse Square
222 ft·9 sec·Courthouse Square
17
Turn right
113 ft·8 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 262.5-mile trek, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the monotony of the long Turnpike stretch. Leaving early in the morning is your best bet to bypass potential congestion on the Sawgrass Expressway and the Turnpike, ensuring you reach Inverness with plenty of daylight left. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the initial 236.7-mile segment, as the lack of frequent exits can make refueling options less spontaneous. Since the drive is under five hours, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on real-time traffic reports. Using a toll pass will significantly streamline your experience, as this route relies heavily on the state's major toll-road infrastructure.
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 131.2 miles from Coral Springs, FL, or about 2h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 236.7 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 58 miles or 1h 7m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.2 miles or 2h 27m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Inverness, 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 262.5 miles and 4h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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 236.7 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 245.9 — 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
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
9
245.9 mi into trip|~4h 31m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 307
Toward FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.74 one way
$79.47 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg92 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$43.60
$87.20
premium
$4.55
$47.02
$94.05
diesel
$4.80
$49.56
$99.13
Estimated Tolls: $16.87
Florida's Turnpike
(236.7 mi)$16.57
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
$40
Tolls
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
78.8
0
$27.56
$12.60
Efficient EV
65.6
0
$22.97
$10.50
EV Truck/SUV
105
1
$36.75
$16.80
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 18, 2026
Origin
Coral Springs, FL
Late night
in Coral Springs on Monday
Local time
2:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 3 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Inverness, FL
Late night
in Inverness on Monday
Local time
2:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
ENE 1 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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
4h 54m 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?
Expect a highly efficient, highway-focused experience with 97% of your travel occurring on major thoroughfares. The journey is dominated by a long, consistent stretch of 236.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike, which allows you to maintain steady speeds for the majority of the trip. Transitioning from the Sawgrass Expressway onto the Turnpike keeps the drive moving quickly, though the character of the road remains utilitarian throughout. As you finally peel off onto FL 44 to reach your destination, you will notice a shift from the high-speed interstate environment to more localized driving. It is a predictable, straightforward commute that prioritizes speed and directness over winding, scenic backroads.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 236.7 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 44. 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 Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 262.5 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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
133 ft11 ft
Total Climb
130 ft
Total Descent
94 ft
Highest Point
133 ft
~206.2 mi in
Elevation Range
122 ft
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 Inverness, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Wildwood along the way.
Inverness is the county seat of Citrus County in the Big Bend Coast region of Florida. It is home to the County Courthouse, and the Flying Eagle Reserve.
Top landmarks
•Masonic Temple of Citrus Lodge No. 118, F. and A.M. — masonic temple in Inverness, United States of America
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 54m. Total distance: 262.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 236.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.87 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 17 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 Inverness, 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 17 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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Inverness, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
