Holy Grain Coffee Shop
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Orlando, Florida
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+14077045878
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
10h 38m
Distance
557.9 mi
898 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$89
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Upper Grand Lagoon, FL
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Embarking on this 557.9-mile journey from Coral Springs to Upper Grand Lagoon, Florida, will take approximately 10 hours and 38 minutes of driving time. Given its length, this is best tackled over two days, allowing for a more relaxed pace and time to rest. The route is dominated by major highways, accounting for 94% of the drive, with Florida's Turnpike, I-10, and I-75 being your primary companions. Expect a fuel cost of around $89 for this trip. With three planned stops, you can break up the long-distance drive effectively, ensuring you stay refreshed as you traverse the length of the Sunshine State.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
3 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
279 miles from Coral Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 6m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 237 mi | 4h 16m |
| I 10 | 121.8 mi | 2h 10m |
| I 75 | 106.9 mi | 1h 54m |
| FL 20 | 28.4 mi | 39m |
| US 231 | 22.5 mi | 29m |
| Bristol Highway | 17.7 mi | 23m |
| East 23rd Street | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Sawgrass Expressway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs, FL and Upper Grand Lagoon, FL.
Start on this road
Turn right onto West Sample Road
Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive
Turn right onto Wiles Road
Turn left onto North University Drive
Take the ramp
Merge onto SR 869 Toll
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 10
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto FL 12
Continue on FL 12
Turn left onto FL 12
Continue on FL 12
At end of road, turn right onto FL 20
Turn left onto US 231
Turn right onto East 23rd Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 98
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 3031
Turn left onto Coast Guard Road
Turn right
Continue on Magnolia Beach Road
Turn left
Keep slight left at fork
Turn right
Turn right
Turn right onto Ammo Road
Turn left
Arrive at destination
To make the most of this 10-hour, 38-minute drive, planning an overnight stop is highly recommended. Consider splitting the journey roughly in half to avoid fatigue. Leaving early in the morning can help you beat traffic, especially around South Florida. With 94% of the drive on highways like Florida's Turnpike and I-10, keep an eye on your fuel levels, as services can be spread out on some interstates. Aim for your stops to be around the 4-5 hour driving marks to maintain energy.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 123 miles or 2h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 279 miles or 5h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 279 miles or 5h 6m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 9h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upper Grand Lagoon, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Coral Springs, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Coral Springs, FL
Aim for roughly 279 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Upper Grand Lagoon, FL
Aim for roughly 279 miles and 5.3 hours of wheel time on this day.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
184 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
368 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Tallahassee, FLNight 1
279 mi · about 5.3h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 279 miles or 5.3 hours of driving.
Find hotelsA short stop after about 123 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 279 miles from Coral Springs, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 237 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 279 miles or 5.3 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Orlando, Florida
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+14077045878
Top Coffee Stop
Alachua, Florida
Around the midpoint, short detour
Hours: 8 am–2 pm
Techspresso PCB
Panama City Beach, Florida
Around the midpoint, right off the route
Orlando, Florida
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+14077045878
Visit websiteLater in the drive, ~9 min detour
Madison, Florida
+18509737299
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Alachua, Florida
Hours: 8 am–2 pm
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Panama City Beach, Florida
Hours: 6:30 am–8 pm
+18503389025
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Panama City, Florida
Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm
+18508909365
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Alachua, Florida
Hours: 6:30 am–7 pm
+19042099391
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~9 min detour
Windermere, Florida
Hours: 7:30 am–6 pm
+14078760895
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Sumterville, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+13525694075
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~12 min detour
Orlando, Florida
Hours: 8 am–12 pm
+14079894499
Visit websiteNear the end, ~12 min detour
Panama City, Florida
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
+18502156950
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Panama City Beach, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18502368988
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Wildwood, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Alachua, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Panama City, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Panama City Beach, Florida
+15106572635
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Ocala, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+13524029081
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Alachua, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Near the end, ~11 min detour
Panama City Beach, Florida
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteNear the start, right off the route
Coral Springs, Florida
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+19543405000
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Panama City Beach, Florida
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+18502347377
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Panama City Beach, Florida
Hours: 8 am–6 pm
+18502353000
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Orlando, Florida
+14073638000
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Hours: 4–10:30 pm
+17726266655
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Orlando, Florida
Hours: 2 pm–12 am
+14073633867
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Orlando, Florida
Hours: 12–9 pm
+13217541700
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Tallahassee, Florida
Hours: 8 am–5 pm
+18509420137
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.5 and 475.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$88.80 one way
$177.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $96.60 | $193.20 |
| premium | $4.72 | $103.74 | $207.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $123.18 | $246.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $16.87
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$89
Tolls
$17
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$236–$346
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 195.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 167.4 | 2 | $58.58 | $26.78 |
| Efficient EV | 139.5 | 1 | $48.82 | $22.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 223.2 | 2 | $78.11 | $35.71 |
Gas CO2
195 kg
EV CO2
65 kg (67% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Night in Coral Springs on Saturday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Upper Grand Lagoon on Saturday
Local time
9:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is predominantly a highway experience, with 94% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 237 miles on Florida's Turnpike, offering a consistent, high-speed environment. While the majority of the drive is on these well-maintained highways, be prepared for the long-distance nature of the trip, which can feel monotonous at times. The character of the road remains largely consistent, focused on efficient travel across the state.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 10. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.5 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 30 significant decision points across 557.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 353 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Coral Springs, FL and Upper Grand Lagoon, FL, road signs point toward Tallahassee, Greensboro and Fl `12 South: Greensboro.
Tallahassee
Greensboro
Fl `12 South: Greensboro
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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