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Trip from Coral Springs, FL to Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

49m

Distance

32.4 mi

52 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m

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 Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America

Sunny Isles Beach, FL

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Trip Overview

Coral Springs to Sunny Isles Beach is 32.4 miles and takes about 49 minutes via I-95 and West McNab Road, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip covers a relatively short distance, staying within the same state and region of Florida. The drive offers a mixed experience, blending interstate travel with some local road navigation. It’s a straightforward journey, ideal for a quick getaway or a simple transfer without requiring an overnight stay. You can expect a practical, no-frills drive that gets you to your destination efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 15.9 mi 18m
West McNab Road 3.4 mi 6m
North University Drive 2.5 mi 4m
Northwest 62nd Street 1.7 mi 2m
William Lehman Causeway 1.6 mi 2m
West Cypress Creek Road 1.5 mi 2m
Coral Springs Drive 1.4 mi 2m
Ives Dairy Road 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 15.9 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs, FL and Sunny Isles Beach, 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

2.5 mi · 4 min · North University Drive
Use the right lane.
6

Turn left onto West McNab Road

3.4 mi · 6 min · West McNab Road
Use the left lane.
7

Continue on Northwest 62nd Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Northwest 62nd Street
8

Continue on West Cypress Creek Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Cypress Creek Road
9

Continue on Northwest 62nd Street

1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest 62nd Street
10

Continue on West Cypress Creek Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Cypress Creek Road
Use the left lane.
11

Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

0.1 mi · 19 sec · North Andrews Avenue
12

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
13

Merge onto I 95

16 mi · 18 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 16 Toward Northeast 203rd Street, Ives Dairy Road Use the slight right lane.
15

Turn left onto Ives Dairy Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Ives Dairy Road
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto US 1

0.6 mi · 1 min · Biscayne Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
17

Turn left onto SR 856

1.6 mi · 2 min · William Lehman Causeway
Use the left lane.
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward SR A1A South Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19

Turn straight onto SR A1A

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Collins Avenue
20

Turn right onto 189th Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · 189th Street
21

Arrive at destination

189th Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city ​​in Broward County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Lauderdale, FL

16 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.

Popular next leg

Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sunny Isles Beach, FL

16.4 mi · 25m

Pacing Suggestions

North Miami Beach, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.2 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 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 32 — 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

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
12.3 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 95

Merge onto I 95

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
28.2 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward Northeast 203rd Street, Ives Dairy Road

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 16 Toward Northeast 203rd Street, Ives Dairy Road
6
32 mi into trip | ~48m in

Take the exit toward SR A1A South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward SR A1A South

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.16 one way

$10.31 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $5.61 $11.22
premium $4.72 $6.02 $12.05
diesel $5.61 $7.15 $14.31

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.7 0 $3.40 $1.56
Efficient EV 8.1 0 $2.83 $1.30
EV Truck/SUV 13 0 $4.54 $2.07

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Coral Springs, FL

Late night in Coral Springs on Sunday

Local time

3:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Sunny Isles Beach, FL

Late night in Sunny Isles Beach on Sunday

Local time

3:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

49m 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 route presents a mixed drive, with 49% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster-paced interstate travel, including a significant 15.9-mile segment on I-95. The remainder of the drive will involve navigating local roads like West McNab Road and North University Drive. Expect the character of the drive to shift from open highway speeds to more stop-and-go traffic as you approach more populated areas closer to Sunny Isles Beach. This blend means you'll need to adjust your driving style throughout the trip.

49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.9 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 13 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 6/10

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 32.4 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.7 miles (SR 817 / North University Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 32.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.9 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Sunny Isles 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 0.1 miles (West Sample Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.7 miles (SR 817 / North University Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sunny Isles 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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