Origin
Coral Springs, FL
Morning in Coral Springs on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coral Springs, FL to Palmetto Estates, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
51 mi
82 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
0h 59m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 14m
8 PM
1h 1m
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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Palmetto Estates, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
Coral Springs to Palmetto Estates is 51 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, connecting two points in the southern part of the state. You'll primarily be on well-traveled highways, making it a straightforward and efficient drive. Given the short duration, it's ideal for a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and arrival plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 21.4 mi | 24m |
| Sawgrass Expressway | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| I 75 | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| West Sample Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| State Road 821 Access Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Express Lanes | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 160th Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 112th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
— 21.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs, FL and Palmetto Estates, FL.
1
Start on this road
0.1 mi
·
46 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto West Sample Road
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Sample Road
Use the left lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 869 Toll South: Sawgrass Expressway
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto SR 869 Toll
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 75
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 75
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
Toward Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto Express Lanes
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Express Lanes
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike North: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward Homestead, to Key West, Florida's Turnpike South Toll
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
21 mi
·
24 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Exit 18
Toward SR 992: Southwest 117th Avenue, Southwest 152nd Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on State Road 821 Access Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
State Road 821 Access Road
14
Keep slight left at fork onto State Road 821 Access Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
State Road 821 Access Road
15
Turn left onto SR 992
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Southwest 152nd Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn right onto Southwest 112th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 112th Avenue
17
Turn left onto Southwest 160th Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 160th Street
18
Turn left onto Southwest 104th Avenue
260 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southwest 104th Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Southwest 104th Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 25.5 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 47.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward SR 869 Toll South: Sawgrass Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 869 Toll South: Sawgrass Expressway
6
16 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
23.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Express Lanes
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Express Lanes
8
26 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Homestead, to Key West, Florida's Turnpike South Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Homestead, to Key West, Florida's Turnpi...
8
47.8 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward SR 992: Southwest 117th Avenue, Southwest 152nd Street
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 18
Toward SR 992: Southwest 117th Avenue, Southwes...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.12 one way
$16.24 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.48 | $18.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.26 | $22.52 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.25
Homestead Extension
(21.4 mi)
$1.28
Sawgrass Expressway
(12.1 mi)
$0.97
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.45 |
| Efficient EV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.46 | $2.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
Palmetto Estates, FL
Morning in Palmetto Estates on Sunday
Local time
6:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 4m 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 drive is predominantly highway, with 83% of the route taking place on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 21.4 miles on the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike before transitioning to other highways and eventually surface roads. Expect a high volume of exits and merges as you navigate these expressways.
83% 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: 21.4 mi on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of 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 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51 miles you will encounter 16 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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Palmetto Estates, FL, road signs point toward Express Lanes, Florida's Turnpike North: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Homestead, To Key West and Florida's Turnpike South Toll.
Express Lanes
23.3 mi in
|
~28m
Florida's Turnpike North: Fort Lauderdale
25.1 mi in
|
~30m
Orlando
25.1 mi in
|
~30m
Homestead
26 mi in
|
~32m
To Key West
26 mi in
|
~32m
Florida's Turnpike South Toll
26 mi in
|
~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 51 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.4 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.25 in tolls one way, starting with Homestead Extension. 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 1 rest area or service plaza 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 Palmetto Estates, 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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 16 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Palmetto Estates, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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