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Trip from Coral Springs, FL to Plantation, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

23m

Distance

11.9 mi

19 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Broward County, Florida, United States

Coral Springs, FL

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city in Broward County, Florida, United States

Plantation, FL

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick connection between Coral Springs and Plantation, this 11.9-mile journey is a straightforward commute. You can expect to spend about 23 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Navigating through Florida, your path relies entirely on local streets like West Sample Road, Coral Springs Drive, and Ramblewood Drive rather than major interstates. With a modest fuel budget of just $2, this is an incredibly economical way to travel between these two Broward County cities. Since the entire route is within the same region, you won't experience significant geographic shifts, allowing for a predictable and efficient transit.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North University Drive 6.7 mi 12m
West Sunrise Boulevard 2 mi 3m
Coral Springs Drive 1.4 mi 2m
Ramblewood Drive 1 mi 2m
West Sample Road 0.2 mi <1m
8 Street 0.2 mi <1m
Northwest 65th Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Garden Court 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: North University Drive — 6.7 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs, FL and Plantation, FL.

1

Start on this road

0.1 mi · 47 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto West Sample Road

0.2 mi · 29 sec · West Sample Road
3

Turn right onto Coral Springs Drive

1.4 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive
4

Turn left onto Ramblewood Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · Ramblewood Drive
5

Turn right onto SR 817

6.7 mi · 12 min · North University Drive
Use the right lane.
6

Turn left onto SR 838

2.0 mi · 3 min · West Sunrise Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7

Turn right onto Northwest 65th Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Northwest 65th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Turn left onto 8 Street

0.2 mi · 45 sec · 8 Street
9

Turn left onto Garden Court

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Garden Court
10

Arrive at destination

Garden Court

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 8

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Sample Road

Turn right onto West Sample Road

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Coral Springs Drive

Turn right onto Coral Springs Drive

Navigation decision point

6
2.7 mi into trip | ~6m in | SR 817 / North University Drive

Turn right onto SR 817 / North University Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
11.4 mi into trip | ~22m in | Northwest 65th Avenue

Turn right onto Northwest 65th Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
11.8 mi into trip | ~23m in | Garden Court

Turn left onto Garden Court

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.89 one way

$3.79 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.41 $2.06 $4.13
premium $4.74 $2.22 $4.44
diesel $5.35 $2.51 $5.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 3.6 0 $1.25 $0.57
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.04 $0.48
EV Truck/SUV 4.8 0 $1.67 $0.76

Gas CO2

4 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (75% 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.

Forecast as of Jun 3, 2026

Origin

Coral Springs, FL

Evening in Coral Springs on Wednesday

Local time

7:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

NE 12 mph 65% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 4:53PM EDT until June 5 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 1:56PM EDT until June 5 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Plantation, FL

Evening in Plantation on Wednesday

Local time

7:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NE 12 mph 59% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 4:53PM EDT until June 5 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 1:56PM EDT until June 5 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

23m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will be navigating residential and commercial local roads for the entirety of the 11.9-mile distance. Because there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, your focus will be on managing intersections and turns rather than maintaining a steady highway pace. The character of the drive remains consistent from start to finish, requiring your full attention as you move through these suburban corridors. It is a practical, utilitarian trip that prioritizes local access over scenic vistas or high-speed transit.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on North University Drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Sample Road.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (West Sample Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Coral Springs Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (SR 817 / North University Drive): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

11 ft 6 ft

Total Climb

2 ft

Total Descent

7 ft

Highest Point

11 ft

Elevation Range

5 ft

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Starbucks

Cafe

Later in the drive, right off the route

19min in 0.2 mi from route

Plantation, FL

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Starbucks

Cafe

Early in the drive, right off the route

5min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Coral Springs, FL

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Starbucks

Cafe

Near the start, short detour

3min in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Coral Springs, FL

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Starbucks

Cafe

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Coral Springs, FL

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

MacDaddy Sub Cafe

Cafe

Later in the drive, short detour

19min in 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Plantation, FL

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-18:00, Fr 11:00-16:00, Sa 11...

Visit website

Starbucks

Cafe

Near the end, short detour

24min in 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Plantation, FL

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Burger King

Fast_food

Early in the drive, right off the route

5min in 0 mi from route

Coral Springs, FL

Cuisine: burger

Hours: 06:00-22:00

Visit website

Arby's

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

19min in 0 mi from route

Plantation, FL

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: 10:00-24:00

Visit website

Subway

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

19min in 0.1 mi from route

Sunrise, FL

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: 09:00-22:00

Visit website

Subway

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

16min in 0.2 mi from route

Sunrise, FL

Cuisine: sandwich

Hours: 09:00-22:00

Visit website

Dunkin' Donuts

Fast_food

Near the end, right off the route

24min in 0.2 mi from route

Plantation, FL

Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop

Visit website

Dunkin'

Fast_food

Later in the drive, right off the route

19min in 0.2 mi from route

Plantation, FL

Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop

Hours: 05:00-18:00

Visit website

Running Brook Hills Park

Park

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Village at Coral Lakes Clubhouse park.

Park

Around the midpoint, right off the route

11min in 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Chevy Chase North Park

Park

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Caravel Park

Park

Around the midpoint, short detour

11min in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hampton Pines Park

Park

Around the midpoint, short detour

11min in 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Saraniero Park

Park

Early in the drive, short detour

8min in 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

City of Plantation Historical Museum

Museum

Near the end, right off the route

24min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Plantation, FL

Visit website

Mindscape

Artwork

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Schacknow Museum of Fine Arts

Museum

Near the end, right off the route

24min in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

FL

Young At Art

Museum

Near the end, short detour

24min in 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Plantation, FL

Visit website

Reclining Nude

Artwork

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

ColorPlay

Artwork

Early in the drive, short detour

8min in 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Coral Springs, FL

Full guide →

Founded 1963

Coral Springs is a city in Broward County, Florida.

Arriving in Plantation, FL

Full guide →

Founded 1953

Plantation is a suburb of Fort Lauderdale in the US state of Florida. The area is the base for many large corporations, such as Motorola, Nortel and American Express.

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 23m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.7 miles on North University Drive. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 0.1 miles (West Sample Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Coral Springs Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (SR 817 / North University Drive): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Plantation, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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