Origin
Coral Springs, FL
Morning in Coral Springs on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coral Springs, FL to Lakewood Park, 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
Distance
99.9 mi
161 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 52m
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6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 18m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 5m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 17m
8 PM
1h 55m
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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Lakewood Park, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
Coral Springs to Lakewood Park is 99.9 miles and takes about 2 hours via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, moving you from the South Florida region up toward the Central Florida area. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive, making it ideal for a quick relocation, a visit to friends, or simply getting from point A to point B efficiently. Given the relatively short duration, you won't need to worry about an overnight stay, and the drive is easily manageable in a single day.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.9 miles from Coral Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m 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 |
| South Kings Highway | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Fort Pierce Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Coral Springs Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| North University Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| Wiles Road | 1 mi | 1m |
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 Lakewood Park, 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
Turn left onto FL 614
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Indrio Road
16
Turn right onto Fort Pierce Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Fort Pierce Boulevard
Use the right lane.
17
Arrive at destination
Fort Pierce Boulevard
Trip Plan
With a 2-hour estimated drive time, this trip is easily completed in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure. Consider leaving in the morning to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you approach Lakewood Park. Since the longest stretch without a significant change in road is 80.9 miles on Florida's Turnpike, plan for a brief stop around that mark if needed for fuel or a quick stretch. Given the $16 fuel cost estimate, filling up before you leave Coral Springs should be sufficient for the entire journey.
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 49.9 miles from Coral Springs, FL, or about 59m 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 22 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.9 miles or 59m 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 35m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lakewood Park, 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 99.9 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.9 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 98.4 — 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
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
6
98.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
|
Fort Pierce Boulevard
Turn right onto Fort Pierce Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.90 one way
$31.80 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $17.30 | $34.60 |
| premium | $4.72 | $18.58 | $37.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.06 | $44.11 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.97
Florida's Turnpike
(80.9 mi)
$5.67
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
$16
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30 | 0 | $10.49 | $4.80 |
| Efficient EV | 25 | 0 | $8.74 | $4.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40 | 0 | $13.99 | $6.39 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Lakewood Park, FL
Morning in Lakewood Park on Sunday
Local time
6:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
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
2h 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 85% of the journey on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on Florida's Turnpike, including a continuous stretch of 80.9 miles. Expect a consistent pace for most of the drive, as you'll be utilizing main roads like the Sawgrass Expressway and North Kings Highway. The character of the drive is largely about efficient travel, with minimal deviations from high-speed thoroughfares.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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 7.5 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 13 significant decision points across 99.9 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.
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 Lakewood Park, 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
|
~13m
Orlando
8.2 mi in
|
~13m
Florida's Turnpike Toll North
8.5 mi in
|
~13m
Vero Beach
90.1 mi in
|
~1h 44m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 99.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 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 80.9 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.97 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.
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 Lakewood Park, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lakewood Park, 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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