Origin
Coral Springs, FL
Morning in Coral Springs on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coral Springs, FL to Plantation, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 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
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.
Coral Springs, FL
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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 85 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 | $4.40 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
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, 2026-04-13.
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.
Destination
Plantation, FL
Morning in Plantation on Sunday
Local time
6:35 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
23m 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?
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.
About the Cities
Arriving in Plantation, FL
Full guide →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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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