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Trip from Palmetto, 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

4h 11m

Distance

224.7 mi

362 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 58m ★
6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 20m
12 PM
4h 18m
3 PM
4h 22m
5 PM
4h 36m
8 PM
4h 3m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Palmetto, FL

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Coral Springs, FL

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Trip Overview

This 224.7-mile drive from Palmetto, Florida, to Coral Springs, Florida, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 4 hours and 11 minutes. The journey is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 97% of the route on major roads, making it an efficient way to travel between these two Florida locations. You can expect a fuel cost of around $36 for this trip. While there's only one recommended stop, the longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 204.8 miles on I-75, so plan your breaks accordingly. This route is a straightforward highway cruise, ideal for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.

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

112.3 miles from Palmetto, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 204.8 mi 3h 39m
Sawgrass Expressway 10.4 mi 12m
10th Street West 2.7 mi 5m
West Sample Road 1.5 mi 3m
US 301 1.4 mi 2m
Port Everglades Expressway 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 204.8 mi, about 3h 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palmetto, FL and Coral Springs, FL.

1

Start on this road

56 ft · 6 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto 10th Street West

191 ft · 34 sec · 10th Street West
3

Continue on 10th Street West

2.7 mi · 4 min · 10th Street West
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on US 301

1.4 mi · 2 min · US 301
5

Take the ramp

1.1 mi · 2 min
Toward I 75 South
6

Merge onto I 75

23 mi · 25 min · I 75
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

181 mi · 3 hr 14 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto I 595

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Port Everglades Expressway
Exit 19 Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

1.7 mi · 3 min
Exit 19 Toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10

Merge onto SR 869 Toll

10 mi · 12 min · Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Exit 11 Toward SR 834: Sample Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Turn straight onto West Sample Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Sample Road
Use the left lane.
13

Turn sharp right

0.1 mi · 41 sec
14

Keep slight left at fork

56 ft · 4 sec
15

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 4-hour and 11-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion from Palmetto to Coral Springs. Aim to depart in the morning to take advantage of lighter traffic, especially as you approach the South Florida area. With a fuel cost estimated at $36, it's a budget-friendly journey. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 200 miles on I-75, so be sure to refuel before you leave Palmetto or early on I-75 to ensure you don't need to search for gas during that long segment. You’ll have plenty of flexibility for brief stops as needed.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112.3 miles from Palmetto, FL, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 204.8 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 49 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 112.3 miles or 2h 5m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 22m

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 Palmetto, 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 Palmetto, FL

This is one driving day of about 224.7 miles and 4h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Palmetto, 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 75 for about 204.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city and county seat of Lee County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Myers, FL

112 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.

Popular next leg

Fort Myers, FL to Coral Springs, FL

134.9 mi · 2h 34m

Pacing Suggestions

Warm Mineral Springs, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gateway, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 112.3 miles from Palmetto, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 204.8 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 96.3

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555023851

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 64.2

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 64.2

Port Charlotte, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 64.2

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 64.2

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 96.3

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 32.1

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 32.1

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Everglades Swamp Tours - Airboat Rides Fort Lauderdale

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 192.6

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13058490135

Visit website

Coral Springs Museum of Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 224.7

Coral Springs, Florida

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+19543405000

Visit website

Wonder Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 112.3

Bonita Springs, Florida

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12399922591

Visit website

Oscar Scherer State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 32.1

Osprey, Florida

+19414835956

Visit website

Big Cat Habitat

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 16

Sarasota, Florida

Hours: 12–4 pm

+19413716377

Visit website

Volunteer Park Community Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 208.6

Plantation, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19544522558

Visit website

Riverview Pointe Preserve

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Bradenton, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+19417425923

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 222.6 — 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 | 10th Street West

Turn right onto 10th Street West

Navigation decision point

6
28.7 mi into trip | ~35m in | I 75

Keep slight left at fork onto I 75

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
210 mi into trip | ~3h 49m in | I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 19 Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Spr...
7
210.4 mi into trip | ~3h 50m in

Take the exit toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 19 Toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs
7
222.6 mi into trip | ~4h 6m in

Take the exit toward SR 834: Sample Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 11 Toward SR 834: Sample Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.77 one way

$71.53 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $38.91 $77.81
premium $4.72 $41.78 $83.56
diesel $5.61 $49.61 $99.22

Estimated Tolls: $0.84

Sawgrass Expressway (10.4 mi) $0.84

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

$36

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$62–$87

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 67.4 0 $23.59 $10.79
Efficient EV 56.2 0 $19.66 $8.99
EV Truck/SUV 89.9 1 $31.46 $14.38

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Palmetto, FL

Morning in Palmetto on Sunday

Local time

9:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Clear

NNE 5 to 12 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 7:03PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Destination

Coral Springs, FL

Morning in Coral Springs on Sunday

Local time

9:33 AM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 11m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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.

De Soto National Memorial

De Soto National Memorial

National Memorial

In May 1539, Conquistador Hernando de Soto’s army of soldiers, hired mercenaries, craftsmen, and clergy made landfall in Tampa Bay. They were met with fierce resistance of indigenous people protecting...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for nearly the entire 224.7 miles, with 97% of the drive on major roadways like I-75 and the Sawgrass Expressway. The bulk of your time will be spent on I-75, where you'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 204.8 miles. This means long periods of consistent speed and minimal distractions. As you transition to roads like the Sawgrass Expressway and 10th Street West closer to your destination, the road character remains predominantly highway, offering a smooth and predictable drive.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 204.8 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 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 10th Street West.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 224.7 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: near the start (10th Street West): Navigation decision point; at 28.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 210 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

On the drive from Palmetto, FL to Coral Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.

Fort Lauderdale

210 mi in | ~3h 49m | via I 595

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 11m. Total distance: 224.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 204.8 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.84 in tolls one way, starting with Sawgrass Expressway. 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (10th Street West): Navigation decision point; at 28.7 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 210 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — De Soto National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Coral Springs, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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