Coral Springs to Leesburg is 238.2 miles and takes about 4 hours 30 minutes via Florida's Turnpike and US 27, with a fuel budget near $37 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you from one part of the state to another. With a high percentage of highway driving, it’s a straightforward trip focused on covering ground efficiently. Given the relatively short duration, it’s an easy same-day drive, allowing for flexibility in your departure time.
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
119.1 miles from Coral Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 14m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
213.7 mi
3h 51m
US 27
13.6 mi
19m
Sawgrass Expressway
3.7 mi
4m
Coral Springs Drive
1 mi
2m
North University Drive
1 mi
2m
Wiles Road
1 mi
1m
West Main Street
0.6 mi
1m
West Sample Road
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 213.7 mi, about 3h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs, FL and Leesburg, 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
214 mi·3 hr 51 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.1 mi·3 min
Exit 285Toward US 27, FL 19: Leesburg, TavaresUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
197 ft·4 sec
Toward US 27 North: Leesburg
14
Merge onto US 27
0.6 mi·47 sec·US 27
15
Continue on US 27
0.3 mi·23 sec·US 27
16
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27
13 mi·18 min·US 27
17
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.6 mi·1 min·West Main Street
18
Turn right onto South 6th Street
109 ft·4 sec·South 6th Street
19
Arrive at destination
South 6th Street
Trip Plan
Consider leaving Coral Springs in the morning to make the most of the daylight hours for your 4.5-hour drive. With only 238.2 miles to cover, you can easily complete this trip in one day. The longest stretch is 213.7 miles on the Turnpike, so plan for a fuel stop before you get too low, perhaps around the 150-mile mark. Since this is a manageable distance, you have the flexibility to stop for a quick break or push through without feeling rushed. The estimated fuel cost is around $37, so budget accordingly.
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 119.1 miles from Coral Springs, FL, or about 2h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 213.7 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 52 miles or 1h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 119.1 miles or 2h 14m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Leesburg, 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 238.2 miles and 4h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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 213.7 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 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.3 and 222.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
8
222.9 mi into trip|~4h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 27, FL 19: Leesburg, Tavares
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 285
Toward US 27, FL 19: Leesburg, Tavares
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$36.06 one way
$72.12 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg83 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$39.57
$79.13
premium
$4.55
$42.67
$85.34
diesel
$4.80
$44.98
$89.95
Estimated Tolls: $15.26
Florida's Turnpike
(213.7 mi)$14.96
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
$36
Tolls
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
71.5
0
$25.01
$11.43
Efficient EV
59.6
0
$20.84
$9.53
EV Truck/SUV
95.3
1
$33.35
$15.24
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 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
Night
in Coral Springs on Monday
Local time
10:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 to 10 mph26% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Leesburg, FL
Night
in Leesburg on Monday
Local time
10:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 to 10 mph28% chanceLive 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
2 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
4h 30m 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 almost entirely highway, with 97% of the drive on major roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 213.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike before transitioning to US 27. Expect many exits and merges as you navigate the highway system for the majority of your travel time. The final section will be on surface roads as you approach your destination.
97% 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: 213.7 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 US 27. 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 16 significant decision points across 238.2 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
124 ft10 ft
Total Climb
137 ft
Total Descent
51 ft
Highest Point
124 ft
~204.2 mi in
Elevation Range
114 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 Leesburg, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tavares along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 30m. Total distance: 238.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 30m 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 213.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $15.26 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 13 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 Leesburg, 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 13 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 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Leesburg, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
