Origin
Miami Shores, FL
Morning in Miami Shores on Sunday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Miami Shores, FL to Coral Springs, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
33.9 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 47m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
1h 0m
10 AM
0h 54m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
0h 59m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Miami Shores, FL
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Coral Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
This 33.9-mile drive from Miami Shores, FL to Coral Springs, FL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 51 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with about 63% of the journey on major roads. You can expect a fuel cost of around $5 for this journey. Given its short duration and straightforward nature, this drive offers a convenient way to travel between these two Florida locations without needing an overnight stay. It's a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 18.2 mi | 21m |
| North University Drive | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| I 95 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| West Commercial Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Coral Springs Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Ramblewood Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 103rd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 2nd Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 18.2 mi, about 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami Shores, FL and Coral Springs, FL.
1
Start on this road
140 ft
·
15 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Northeast 96th Street
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
Northeast 96th Street
3
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Northeast 2nd Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto SR 932
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Northeast 103rd Street
5
Continue on SR 932
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 103rd Street
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
7
Merge onto I 95
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 12A
Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike
10
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
18 mi
·
21 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 62
Toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
13
Keep slight right at fork
310 ft
·
9 sec
Toward SR 870 West: Tamarac, Sunrise
Use the right lane.
14
Merge onto SR 870
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
West Commercial Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Turn right onto SR 817
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North University Drive
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Ramblewood Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ramblewood Drive
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Coral Springs Drive
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Coral Springs Drive
Use the right lane.
18
Turn left onto West Sample Road
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
West Sample Road
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
20
Keep slight left at fork
56 ft
·
4 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Miami Shores, 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northeast 96th Street
Turn left onto Northeast 96th Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northeast 2nd Avenue
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
4.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 12A
Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
7
24.2 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 62
Toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
8
24.9 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 870 West: Tamarac, Sunrise
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 870 West: Tamarac, Sunrise
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.40 one way
$10.79 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.87 | $11.74 |
| premium | $4.72 | $6.30 | $12.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.27
Florida's Turnpike
(18.2 mi)
$1.27
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.75 | $2.17 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Coral Springs, FL
Morning in Coral Springs on Sunday
Local time
6:27 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
51m 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 drive is largely highway-focused, meaning you'll spend a significant portion of your time on faster-paced roads. With 63% of the route on highways, expect stretches of consistent speed. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 18.2 miles, likely on Florida's Turnpike, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While not explicitly scenic, this highway-centric profile suggests a drive characterized by efficiency and directness rather than winding local roads or dramatic vistas.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.2 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and North University Drive. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northeast 96th Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 33.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 51m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northeast 96th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northeast 2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Miami Shores, FL and Coral Springs, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike and Sunrise.
Florida's Turnpike
5.6 mi in
|
~9m
Sunrise
24.9 mi in
|
~33m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 33.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.27 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Coral Springs, 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: near the start (Northeast 96th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northeast 2nd Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Coral Springs, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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