Coral Springs to Middleburg is 317 miles and takes about 6 hours and 3 minutes via I 95, Florida's Turnpike, and First Coast Expressway, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you from the southern part of the state up towards the northeastern region. With 97% of the drive on highways, expect a fairly direct and efficient transit. This route is a solid choice for a single-day drive, but be prepared for a significant amount of time on the road.
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
158.5 miles from Coral Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
188.4 mi
3h 22m
Florida's Turnpike
80.9 mi
1h 28m
First Coast Expressway
11.7 mi
13m
FL 16
10.3 mi
14m
CR 218
5.3 mi
9m
FL 13
4 mi
5m
Sawgrass Expressway
3.7 mi
4m
Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 188.4 mi, about 3h 22m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 59 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,188 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,953
Quietest
2 AM
~255 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 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 Middleburg, 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
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 152Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero BeachUse the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft·5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
14
Merge onto FL 70
0.3 mi·35 sec·Okeechobee Road
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward I 95
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 95
188 mi·3 hr 22 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 318Toward FL 16: Saint Augustine, Green Cove Springs
19
Merge onto FL 16
319 ft·6 sec·Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
20
Continue on FL 16
2.0 mi·3 min·Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway
Use the left / straight lanes.
21
Continue on FL 16
5.2 mi·7 min·FL 16
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn straight onto CR 16A
0.2 mi·18 sec·CR 16A
23
Turn left onto Silverleaf Parkway
106 ft·4 sec·Silverleaf Parkway
24
Continue on FL 16
1.7 mi·2 min·FL 16
25
At end of road, turn right onto FL 13; FL 16
4.0 mi·5 min·FL 13; FL 16
26
Turn slight left onto FL 16
0.3 mi·28 sec·FL 16
27
At end of road, turn left onto FL 16
3.2 mi·4 min·FL 16
28
Turn left onto SR-23
12 mi·13 min·First Coast Expressway
29
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 23Toward CR 216
30
Keep slight left at fork
325 ft·7 sec
Toward CR 216 WestUse the left lane.
31
Turn straight onto CR 216
1.7 mi·3 min·Cathedral Oak Parkway
32
Enter roundabout onto CR 218
22 ft·0 sec·CR 218
33
Continue on CR 218
5.3 mi·9 min·CR 218
34
Turn right onto FL 21
0.5 mi·1 min·Blanding Boulevard
35
Turn slight right onto Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Main Street
36
Turn right onto Wharf Street
119 ft·5 sec·Wharf Street
37
Arrive at destination
Wharf Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour drive, aim for an early morning departure from Coral Springs. This allows you to cover the majority of the miles on I 95 before potential traffic builds up. With only one recommended stop, plan it strategically for a meal or stretch break around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 188.4-mile stretch on I 95, as services can be spaced out. The $50 fuel cost estimate should cover your needs, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 158.5 miles from Coral Springs, FL, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 188.4 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 70 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 158.5 miles or 2h 58m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middleburg, 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 317 miles and 6h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 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 I 95 for about 188.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 158.5 miles from Coral Springs, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 188.4 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 27
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 309 — 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
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
7
91.1 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
7
309 mi into trip|~5h 48m in
Keep slight left at fork toward CR 216 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CR 216 West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.99 one way
$95.97 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg111 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$52.65
$105.31
premium
$4.55
$56.79
$113.57
diesel
$4.80
$59.86
$119.71
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
$48
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
95.1
1
$33.29
$15.22
Efficient EV
79.3
0
$27.74
$12.68
EV Truck/SUV
126.8
1
$44.38
$20.29
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 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 17, 2026
Origin
Coral Springs, FL
Morning
in Coral Springs on Sunday
Local time
11:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
95°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 6 to 9 mph57% 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
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 2:50AM EDT until July 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Destination
Middleburg, FL
Morning
in Middleburg on Sunday
Local time
11:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
95°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 8 mph36% 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
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 2:50AM EDT until July 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
6h 3m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 262.4
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
$15
near mile 273.3
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
$25
near mile 196.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for about 97% of this 317-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch of highway driving is 188.4 miles along I 95. Expect a dense network of exits and entrances as you navigate this predominantly highway route. The transition to non-highway roads will occur towards the end of your drive.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
37 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 188.4 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. 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 27 significant decision points across 317 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 90.1 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
44 ft6 ft
Total Climb
94 ft
Total Descent
72 ft
Highest Point
44 ft
~135.9 mi in
Elevation Range
38 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 Middleburg, FL, road signs point toward Vero Beach and Green Cove Springs.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 3m. Total distance: 317 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 188.4 miles on I 95. 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Middleburg, 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. 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 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Matanzas National Monument, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Middleburg, FL before the return drive.
