Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 3m
Distance
49.6 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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The Hammocks, FL
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The drive from Coral Springs, FL to The Hammocks, FL covers 49.6 miles and takes about 1h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, Sawgrass Expressway, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.4 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.67 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 18.4 mi | 20m |
| Sawgrass Expressway | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| I 75 | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| Southwest 104th Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Sample Road | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 88th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Express Lanes | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 137th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 32 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
5 PM
~8,844 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~399 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
22.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 104 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs, FL and The Hammocks, FL.
Start on this road
Turn left onto West Sample Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto SR 869 Toll
Merge onto I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
Take the exit
Merge onto Express Lanes
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto SR 94
Turn left onto SR 825
Turn right onto Southwest 104th Street
Turn right onto Hammocks Boulevard
Turn left onto Southwest 103rd Street
Turn right onto Southwest 154th Circle Court
Arrive at destination
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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.8 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 45.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward SR 869 Toll South: Sawgrass Expressway
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
Take the exit toward SR 94: Southwest 88th Street, Kendall Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 94 West: Southwest 88th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$7.67 one way
$15.34 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.30 | $8.40 | $16.80 |
| premium | $4.63 | $9.03 | $18.07 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $10.93 | $21.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.07
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: 17.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.9 | 0 | $5.21 | $2.38 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.94 | $3.17 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Coral Springs on Friday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in The Hammocks on Friday
Local time
12:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
49.6 mi in 1h 3m, mostly highway — 18.4 mi of that is on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.
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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.6 miles you will encounter 18 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 26 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
43 ft
Total Descent
45 ft
Highest Point
35 ft
~31.9 mi in
Elevation Range
29 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Coral Springs, FL and The Hammocks, 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
Florida's Turnpike North: Fort Lauderdale
Orlando
Homestead
To Key West
Florida's Turnpike South Toll
Founded 1963
Coral Springs is a city in Broward County, Florida.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 3m. Total distance: 49.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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