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Trip from Port Orange, 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

3h 20m

Distance

225.3 mi

363 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 8m ★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m

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

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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 realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

112.6 miles from Port Orange, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Powers Avenue — —
Dunlawton Avenue — —
Taylor Road — —
I 95 South — —
FL 70 — —
FL 70 West — —
Okeechobee Road — —
Miami — —

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Powers Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

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 · 29 sec · Locust Street
2

Turn left onto Powers Avenue

223 ft · 10 sec · Powers Avenue
3

Turn left onto Dunlawton Avenue

3.0 mi · 5 min · Dunlawton Avenue
4

Continue on Taylor Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Taylor Road
5

Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 95 South: Miami
6

Merge slight left

126 mi · 2 hr 15 min
7

Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

0.5 mi · 58 sec · FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
8

Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

492 ft · 12 sec · FL 70 West: Okeechobee
9

Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road
10

Take the ramp left

0.2 mi · 35 sec
11

Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

0.5 mi · 1 min · Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
12

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

81 mi · 1 hr 27 min · Florida's Turnpike
13

Take the exit slight right toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway

0.8 mi · 1 min · SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway
14

Keep slight left

0.3 mi · 23 sec
15

Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway

3.8 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway
16

Take the exit slight right toward SR 817: University Drive

0.4 mi · 49 sec · SR 817: University Drive
17

Keep slight left to continue on Coral Springs

338 ft · 13 sec · Coral Springs
18

Continue on North University Drive

1.1 mi · 2 min · North University Drive
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 · 32 sec · West Sample Road
22

Turn left

0.1 mi · 46 sec
23

Keep slight left

56 ft · 4 sec
24

Arrive at your 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 112.6 miles from Port Orange, FL, or about 1h 40m into the drive.

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 50 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 112.6 miles or 1h 40m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 44m

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 225.3 miles and 3h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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.

Where to Stop

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

county seat of St. Lucie County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Fort Pierce, FL

113 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Pierce, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 112.6 miles from Port Orange, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Coral Springs Museum of Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 225.3

Coral Springs, Florida

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+19543405000

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 209.2

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 144.8

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 193.1

Wellington, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15617914005

Visit website

Taylor Park Rockledge

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 64.4

Rockledge, Florida

+13216331874

Visit website

Indian Creek Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 177

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617412400

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.86 one way

$71.72 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $39.01 $78.02
premium $4.72 $41.89 $83.79
diesel $5.61 $49.74 $99.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.8 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 67.6 0 $23.66 $10.81
Efficient EV 56.3 0 $19.71 $9.01
EV Truck/SUV 90.1 1 $31.54 $14.42

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 15, 2026

Origin

Port Orange, FL

Morning in Port Orange on Sunday

Local time

6:16 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Coral Springs, FL

Morning in Coral Springs on Sunday

Local time

6:16 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

8 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

3h 20m 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?

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.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Powers Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 20m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Orange, FL to Coral Springs, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 20m. Total distance: 225.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Port Orange, FL to Coral Springs, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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