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Trip from Port Orange, FL to Coral Springs, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 9m

Distance

221.4 mi

356 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 56m ★
6 AM
4h 9m
8 AM
4h 35m
10 AM
4h 18m
12 PM
4h 16m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 34m
8 PM
4h 1m

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

city in Volusia County, Florida, United States

Port Orange, FL

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city in Broward County, Florida, United States

Coral Springs, FL

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Trip Overview

This 225.3-mile journey from Port Orange, FL to Coral Springs, FL will take approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes of driving time. It's a manageable one-day trip, so you won't need to worry about booking overnight stays. Expect to spend around $38 on fuel for this drive, which primarily uses local roads like Powers Avenue, Dunlawton Avenue, and Taylor Road, with no highway mileage. The route offers a turn-heavy local drive experience, making it feel more like navigating through communities than a high-speed transit. This trip keeps you within the state of Florida, traversing familiar Florida landscapes.

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

110.7 miles from Port Orange, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 126.1 mi 2h 15m
Florida's Turnpike 80.7 mi 1h 27m
Sawgrass Expressway 3.8 mi 4m
Dunlawton Avenue 3 mi 5m
North University Drive 1.1 mi 2m
Coral Springs Drive 1 mi 2m
Wiles Road 1 mi 1m
Okeechobee Road 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 126.1 mi, about 2h 15m

Traffic on I-95

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 94 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~3,092 veh/hr typical · worst 3,829

Quietest

2 AM

~229 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

13.5×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

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 Port Orange, FL and Coral Springs, FL.

1

Start on Locust Street

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Locust Street
2

Turn left onto Powers Avenue

222 ft · 9 sec · Powers Avenue
3

Turn left onto FL 421

3.0 mi · 5 min · Dunlawton Avenue
Use the right lane.
4

Continue on FL 421

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Taylor Road
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 95

126 mi · 2 hr 15 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Exit 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork

492 ft · 12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto FL 70

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Okeechobee Road
10

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South Use the left lane.
12

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

81 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 1 min
Exit 71 Toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 23 sec
15

Merge onto SR 869 Toll

3.8 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Exit 15 Toward SR 817: University Drive Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork

338 ft · 12 sec
Toward Coral Springs Use the left lane.
18

Continue on North University Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · North University Drive
Use the left lane.
19

Turn right onto Wiles Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Wiles Road
20

Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive

1.0 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive
21

Turn right onto West Sample Road

0.2 mi · 31 sec · West Sample Road
22

Turn left

0.1 mi · 45 sec
23

Keep slight left at fork

56 ft · 4 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 3 hour and 20 minute duration and 225.3-mile length, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. You can depart Port Orange anytime that suits you, as the lack of highway driving means you're less likely to hit major traffic jams associated with interstate travel. Plan for one stop to break up the journey, perhaps around the halfway point, to stretch your legs and refuel if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local driving can sometimes be less fuel-efficient than highway cruising, and budget around $38 for gas. Your single concrete tip: pay close attention to speed limit changes as you pass through various towns along Powers Avenue, Dunlawton Avenue, and Taylor Road.

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 110.7 miles from Port Orange, FL, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.1 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 55m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.7 miles or 2h 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 3h 20m

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 Port Orange, 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 Port Orange, FL

This is one driving day of about 221.4 miles and 4h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Port Orange, 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 126.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Port Saint Lucie, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

111 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

Cape Canaveral, FL

Fuel and coffee

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

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.7 miles from Port Orange, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 126.1 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

West Palm Beach Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

ONE9 Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

40392

0.1 mi from route

40391

0.1 mi from route

50341

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Flying J Travel Center

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

50382

0.2 mi from route

50342

0.2 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

TA

0.4 mi from route

50381

0.7 mi from route

Coral Springs Museum of Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Coral Springs, Florida

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+19543405000

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Wellington, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15617914005

Visit website

Taylor Park Rockledge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Rockledge, Florida

+13216331874

Visit website

Indian Creek Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

Final third 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617412400

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 129.9 and 217.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
129.9 mi into trip | ~2h 22m 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
7
130.4 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee
8
131.2 mi into trip | ~2h 25m 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
212.4 mi into trip | ~3h 53m 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
217.5 mi into trip | ~4h 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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.52 one way

$67.03 round trip

$3.85/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.22 $36.78 $73.55
premium $4.55 $39.66 $79.32
diesel $4.80 $41.80 $83.61

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

$34

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.4 0 $23.25 $10.63
Efficient EV 55.4 0 $19.37 $8.86
EV Truck/SUV 88.6 1 $31.00 $14.17

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% 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 Jul 18, 2026

Origin

Port Orange, FL

Night in Port Orange on Monday

Local time

9:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

92°F

Partly Sunny

SE 10 to 15 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 4:21PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Destination

Coral Springs, FL

Night in Coral Springs on Monday

Local time

9:07 PM

EDT

Current temp

91°F

Partly Sunny

SE 10 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 4:21PM 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

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

4h 9m 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.

Canaveral National Seashore

Canaveral National Seashore

National Seashore

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...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $25 near mile 30.5
Caution: Pavement Project- Playalinda District
Park Closure: Limited Access to Apollo District Parking Lots 2 and 3
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a highly interactive driving experience on this route, as it features a 'turn-heavy local drive' profile. With 0% highway share, you'll be constantly engaging with the road, navigating through towns and communities. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the nature of the route suggests frequent intersections and changes in speed. You'll likely be on a mix of local arteries and residential streets, requiring your full attention as you make your way south.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 126.1 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 129.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 19 significant decision points across 221.4 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 129.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

32 ft 5 ft

Total Climb

44 ft

Total Descent

38 ft

Highest Point

32 ft

~110.7 mi in

Elevation Range

27 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Port Orange, FL and Coral Springs, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.

Fort Pierce

129.9 mi in | ~2h 22m

Miami

131.2 mi in | ~2h 25m

Florida's Turnpike South

131.2 mi in | ~2h 25m

About the Cities

Starting in Port Orange, FL

Full guide →

Founded 1867

Port Orange is a city in Volusia County, East Central Florida. Port Orange is considered to be part of the Greater Daytona Beach Area, although Port Orange does have its own mailing address, separate from Daytona Beach. Tourism marketing continues to tie these two cities together.

Top landmarks

  • Port Orange Florida East Coast Railway Freight Depot — railway station in Port Orange, the United States of America

Arriving in Coral Springs, FL

Full guide →

Founded 1963

Coral Springs is a city in Broward County, Florida.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 9m. Total distance: 221.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 126.1 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 16 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 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 129.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 130.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 131.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Canaveral National Seashore. 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 8.3 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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