Origin
Coral Springs, FL
Morning in Coral Springs on Tuesday
Local time
8:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coral Springs, FL to North Palm Beach, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
49.3 mi
79 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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North Palm Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
Coral Springs to North Palm Beach is 49.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes via Florida's Turnpike and Sawgrass Expressway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This mostly highway drive stays within Florida, connecting two points in the southeastern part of the state. It’s a straightforward trip, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without extensive planning. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, making it a simple option for a quick transfer.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 34.7 mi | 39m |
| Sawgrass Expressway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| Northlake Boulevard | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Coral Springs Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| North University Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| Wiles Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Jog Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Mac Arthur Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 34.7 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs, FL and North Palm Beach, 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
35 mi
·
39 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 107
Toward FL 710: Beeline Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on this road
500 ft
·
16 sec
·
this road
Toward FL 710
14
Turn right onto North Jog Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
North Jog Road
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto CR 809A
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Northlake Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Mac Arthur Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mac Arthur Boulevard
17
Continue on McArthur Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
McArthur Boulevard
18
Continue on Garden Boulevard
369 ft
·
12 sec
·
Garden Boulevard
19
Turn right onto Lighthouse Drive
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lighthouse Drive
20
Turn right onto SR 811
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
SR 811
21
Arrive at destination
SR 811
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Coral Springs, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 155 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 44.6 — 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
7
43.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit toward FL 710: Beeline Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 107
Toward FL 710: Beeline Highway
6
44.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
North Jog Road
Turn right onto North Jog Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.85 one way
$15.69 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.54 | $17.07 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.17 | $18.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.73
Florida's Turnpike
(34.7 mi)
$2.43
Sawgrass Expressway
(3.7 mi)
$0.30
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$3
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.90 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
North Palm Beach, FL
Morning in North Palm Beach on Tuesday
Local time
8:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
1h 5m 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?
You'll be on highways for about 78% of this 49.3-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on these main roads is 34.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. After that, expect a shift to surface roads, specifically Northlake Boulevard, as you approach your destination. Keep an eye out for the transition from high-speed cruising to more localized traffic patterns as you exit the main thoroughfares.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.7 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 Sawgrass Expressway. 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
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 North Palm Beach, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando and Florida's Turnpike Toll North.
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
About the Cities
Starting in Coral Springs, FL
Full guide →Coral Springs is a city in Broward County, Florida.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 49.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.73 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 North Palm Beach, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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 North Palm Beach, 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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