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Trip from Pinecrest, 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

59m

Distance

47.9 mi

77 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 55m ★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m

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

Downtown Pinecrest, FL, FL

Pinecrest, FL

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city in Broward County, Florida, United States

Coral Springs, FL

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Trip Overview

Pinecrest to Coral Springs is 47.9 miles and takes about 59 minutes via I 75 and Sawgrass Expressway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Florida, moving you from one urban area to another. It's a short trip, ideal for a quick commute or a simple point-to-point journey without significant diversions. You'll primarily be on major expressways, so expect consistent travel speeds. This route is best suited for those prioritizing efficiency over scenic exploration.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 13.6 mi 14m
Sawgrass Expressway 12.4 mi 14m
Express Lanes 10.9 mi 12m
Palmetto Expressway 7.2 mi 10m
West Sample Road 1.5 mi 3m
Southwest 112th Street 0.7 mi 1m
Southwest 77th Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
South Dixie Highway 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 13.6 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Southwest 112th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Southwest 112th Street
2

Turn right onto Southwest 77th Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 77th Avenue
3

Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street

411 ft · 18 sec · Southwest 104th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Turn right onto US 1

0.3 mi · 29 sec · South Dixie Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 826

7.2 mi · 10 min · Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes

11 mi · 12 min · Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
7

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 75

14 mi · 14 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 869 Toll

12 mi · 14 min · Sawgrass Expressway
Toward SR 869 North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Take the exit

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

Turn straight onto West Sample Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · West Sample Road
Use the left lane.
12

Turn sharp right

0.1 mi · 41 sec
13

Keep slight left at fork

56 ft · 4 sec
14

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hialeah Gardens, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hialeah Gardens, FL

24 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

Hialeah Gardens, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sunshine Ranches, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24 miles from Pinecrest, 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 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.2 and 45.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | Southwest 104th Street

Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 1 / South Dixie Highway

Turn right onto US 1 / South Dixie Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
19.6 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Gardens Drive

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward SR 860: Northwest 186th Street, Miami Ga...
8
33.4 mi into trip | ~40m in | SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto SR 869 Toll / Sawgrass Expressway toward SR 869 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 left lanes. Toward SR 869 North, I 595 East: Coral Springs,...
7
45.8 mi into trip | ~54m 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

$7.62 one way

$15.25 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $8.29 $16.59
premium $4.72 $8.91 $17.81
diesel $5.61 $10.58 $21.15

Estimated Tolls: $0.99

Sawgrass Expressway (12.4 mi) $0.99

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Tolls

$1

Total

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.4 0 $5.03 $2.30
Efficient EV 12 0 $4.19 $1.92
EV Truck/SUV 19.2 0 $6.71 $3.07

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Pinecrest, FL

Late night in Pinecrest on Sunday

Local time

4:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Coral Springs, FL

Late night in Coral Springs on Sunday

Local time

4:01 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

59m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 69% of the route utilizing major expressways like I 75 and the Sawgrass Expressway. You'll encounter stretches designed for speed and efficiency, including a continuous 13.6-mile segment on I 75. The presence of Express Lanes also suggests a focus on faster transit. Expect a consistent driving experience without significant changes in road type or complexity, making it a predictable journey.

69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.6 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 around 1.2 miles in near Southwest 104th Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

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 12 decision points packed into just 47.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Southwest 104th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (US 1 / South Dixie Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 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.

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

Fort Lauderdale

33.4 mi in | ~40m | via SR 869 Toll

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 47.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.6 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.99 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.

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: at 1.2 miles (Southwest 104th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles (US 1 / South Dixie Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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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