Origin
Palm Springs, FL
Late night in Palm Springs on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palm Springs, 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
36.2 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palm Springs, FL
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Coral Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
This 36.2-mile drive from Palm Springs to Coral Springs in Florida is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 51 minutes. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with about 67% of the journey on major roadways. Expect a fuel cost of around $6 for this short hop. Given its brevity, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. This quick connection between two points within Florida is designed for efficient travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 20.5 mi | 23m |
| Sawgrass Expressway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Lake Worth Road | 3.8 mi | 7m |
| North University Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Coral Springs Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| 10th Avenue North | 1 mi | 1m |
| Wiles Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Military Trail | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 20.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Springs, FL and Coral Springs, FL.
1
Start on Tamoshanter Drive
145 ft
·
11 sec
·
Tamoshanter Drive
2
Turn left onto Greenbrier Drive
301 ft
·
13 sec
·
Greenbrier Drive
3
Turn left onto Davis Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Davis Road
4
Turn right onto 10th Avenue North
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Avenue North
5
Turn left onto FL 809
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Military Trail
6
Turn right onto FL 802
3.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Lake Worth Road
7
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 71
Toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
11
Merge onto SR 869 Toll
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 15
Toward SR 817: University Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
338 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Coral Springs
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on North University Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North University Drive
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto Wiles Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wiles Road
16
Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Coral Springs Drive
17
Turn right onto West Sample Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Sample Road
18
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
19
Keep slight left at fork
56 ft
·
4 sec
20
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Palm 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.7 — 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
|
Greenbrier Drive
Turn left onto Greenbrier Drive
Navigation decision point
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
8
27.3 mi into trip
|
~36m 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...
7
32.3 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward SR 817: University Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward SR 817: University Drive
7
32.7 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Coral Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Coral Springs
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.76 one way
$11.52 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.27 | $12.54 |
| premium | $4.72 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.74
Florida's Turnpike
(20.5 mi)
$1.43
Sawgrass Expressway
(3.8 mi)
$0.31
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.80 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.17 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Late night in Coral Springs on Sunday
Local time
12:28 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 36.2-mile journey, with 67% of it utilizing major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 20.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. This drive is characterized by its efficient flow on main arteries like Florida's Turnpike and the Sawgrass Expressway, interspersed with segments on Lake Worth Road. It's a practical route built for getting you from point A to point B without significant deviations.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.5 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 Sawgrass Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Greenbrier Drive.
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 15 decision points packed into just 36.2 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 (Greenbrier Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
On the drive from Palm Springs, FL to Coral Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami along the way.
Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
6.2 mi in
|
~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 36.2 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 (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.74 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 (Greenbrier Drive): Navigation decision point; at 6.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 27.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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