Oakleaf Plantation, FL to Coral Springs, FL is 318.9 miles and takes about 6h 1m via I 95, Florida's Turnpike, and West Beltway, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Florida, primarily utilizing major interstate highways for most of its distance. Expect a straightforward trip with minimal complexity, making it a good option for a single-day journey. The route is designed for efficient travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
159.5 miles from Oakleaf Plantation, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
207.2 mi
3h 43m
Florida's Turnpike
80.7 mi
1h 27m
West Beltway
10.3 mi
11m
Sawgrass Expressway
3.8 mi
4m
Collins Road
3.8 mi
6m
Plantation Oaks Boulevard
1.3 mi
3m
Oakleaf Village Parkway
1.1 mi
2m
North University Drive
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 207.2 mi, about 3h 43m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 59 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,206 veh/hr typical
· worst 3,966
Quietest
2 AM
~254 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
12.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakleaf Plantation, FL and Coral Springs, FL.
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Start on this road
463 ft·38 sec·this road
2
Turn left
102 ft·8 sec
3
Turn left onto Oakleaf High School Entrance
0.1 mi·54 sec·Oakleaf High School Entrance
4
Turn right onto Plantation Oaks Boulevard
1.3 mi·3 min·Plantation Oaks Boulevard
5
Turn left onto Oakleaf Village Parkway
1.1 mi·2 min·Oakleaf Village Parkway
6
Continue on Old Middleburg Road South
0.5 mi·1 min·Old Middleburg Road South
7
Turn right onto Collins Road
3.8 mi·6 min·Collins Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Take the ramp
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 295: SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi·1 min
Toward I 295 SouthUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 295
5.3 mi·6 min·West Beltway
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
4.9 mi·5 min·West Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 61AToward I 95 South: Daytona BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 95
207 mi·3 hr 43 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Exit 129Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort PierceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
492 ft·12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: OkeechobeeUse the right lane.
16
Merge onto FL 70
0.5 mi·57 sec·Okeechobee Road
17
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike SouthUse the left lane.
19
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
81 mi·1 hr 27 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 71Toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass ExpresswayUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·23 sec
22
Merge onto SR 869 Toll
3.8 mi·4 min·Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 15Toward SR 817: University DriveUse the straight / right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork
338 ft·12 sec
Toward Coral SpringsUse the left lane.
25
Continue on North University Drive
1.1 mi·2 min·North University Drive
Use the left lane.
26
Turn right onto Wiles Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Wiles Road
27
Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive
1.0 mi·2 min·Coral Springs Drive
28
Turn right onto West Sample Road
0.2 mi·31 sec·West Sample Road
29
Turn left
0.1 mi·45 sec
30
Keep slight left at fork
56 ft·4 sec
31
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To maximize daylight and minimize traffic, consider departing from Oakleaf Plantation early in the morning, ideally before 8 AM. With a total drive time of just over 6 hours, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, so you have the flexibility to stop as needed. You'll encounter one recommended stop, so plan for a brief break to stretch your legs or refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $50, and it's always wise to top off before embarking on longer highway stretches like the 207.2-mile segment on I 95.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 159.5 miles from Oakleaf Plantation, FL, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 207.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 70 miles or 1h 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.5 miles or 3h 1m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Coral Springs, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Oakleaf Plantation, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Oakleaf Plantation, FL
This is one driving day of about 318.9 miles and 6h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Oakleaf Plantation, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 207.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway reset
4.4 mi from route
~11 min detour
$20 to $30
Palm Bay, Florida
Hours: 11:30 AM–12 AM
+13214994977
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 26
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.9 and 310 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
7.9 mi into trip|~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 295 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 295 South
7
19.4 mi into trip|~30m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 61A
Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach
8
227.5 mi into trip|~4h 14m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 129
Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
8
228.8 mi into trip|~4h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
8
310 mi into trip|~5h 46m in
Take the exit toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway
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 71
Toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgra...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.27 one way
$96.55 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg112 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$52.97
$105.94
premium
$4.55
$57.13
$114.25
diesel
$4.80
$60.21
$120.43
Estimated Tolls: $5.96
Florida's Turnpike
(80.7 mi)$5.65
Sawgrass Expressway
(3.8 mi)$0.31
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
$48
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
95.7
1
$33.48
$15.31
Efficient EV
79.7
0
$27.90
$12.76
EV Truck/SUV
127.6
1
$44.65
$20.41
Gas CO2
112 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Oakleaf Plantation, FL
Morning
in Oakleaf Plantation on Sunday
Local time
7:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
95°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NE 6 to 9 mph33% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 12:41PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Coral Springs, FL
Morning
in Coral Springs on Sunday
Local time
7:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
95°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SW 6 to 9 mph57% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 17 at 12:41PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
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.
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
6h 1m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 92% of the trip on major roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 207.2 miles on I 95, indicating a significant portion of consistent highway cruising. The transition from highway to surface roads will occur towards the end of your drive, likely in the final miles as you approach Coral Springs. Be prepared for frequent exits and merging traffic, especially as you get closer to your destination city.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 207.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 26 significant decision points across 318.9 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 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 227.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
64 ft11 ft
Total Climb
61 ft
Total Descent
113 ft
Highest Point
64 ft
Elevation Range
53 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Oakleaf Plantation, FL and Coral Springs, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 1m. Total distance: 318.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 1m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 207.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.96 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.
Yes — we found about 27 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 27 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 227.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Fort Matanzas National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.0 hours each way, a round trip means 12.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Coral Springs, FL before the return drive.
