Origin
Royal Palm Beach, FL
Afternoon in Royal Palm Beach on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Royal Palm Beach, 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
55m
Distance
40.9 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Royal Palm Beach, FL
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Coral Springs, FL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 40.9-mile drive from Royal Palm Beach to Coral Springs in Florida is easily manageable in about 55 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. The journey primarily utilizes Florida's Turnpike and the Sawgrass Expressway, with a portion on Belvedere Road, offering a direct path between these South Florida locales. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, this route is budget-friendly for a quick excursion. The highway-focused profile means you'll spend most of your time on faster roads, streamlining your travel time. Since it's a short trip, you won't need to worry about overnight stays.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 25.8 mi | 28m |
| Sawgrass Expressway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| Belvedere Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Okeechobee Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| FL 7 | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| North University Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Coral Springs Drive | 1 mi | 2m |
| Wiles Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 25.8 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Royal Palm Beach, FL and Coral Springs, FL.
1
Start on this road
469 ft
·
36 sec
·
this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Royal Palm Beach Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Royal Palm Beach Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Okeechobee Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Okeechobee Boulevard
4
Turn right onto FL 7
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
FL 7
5
Turn left onto Belvedere Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Belvedere Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto Pike Road
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Pike Road
7
Take the ramp
247 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South
9
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
26 mi
·
28 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 71
Toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
12
Merge onto SR 869 Toll
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 15
Toward SR 817: University Drive
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
338 ft
·
12 sec
Toward Coral Springs
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on North University Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North University Drive
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Wiles Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Wiles Road
17
Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Coral Springs Drive
18
Turn right onto West Sample Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Sample Road
19
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
45 sec
20
Keep slight left at fork
56 ft
·
4 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Royal Palm Beach, 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 0.1 and 37.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Royal Palm Beach Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto Royal Palm Beach Boulevard
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South
Navigation decision point
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South
8
32 mi into trip
|
~40m 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
37 mi into trip
|
~47m 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
37.4 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
$6.51 one way
$13.02 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.61 | $15.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.03 | $18.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.12
Florida's Turnpike
(25.8 mi)
$1.81
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
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.29 | $1.96 |
| Efficient EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Afternoon in Coral Springs on Sunday
Local time
12:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
E 5 to 10 mph
20% chance
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
6 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
55m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 75% of the route being on faster roads like Florida's Turnpike and the Sawgrass Expressway. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 25.8 miles on Florida's Turnpike, allowing for a consistent pace. The road's personality is that of efficient travel, designed for getting you between destinations with minimal fuss rather than offering scenic detours. While there are no significant changes in road type, the transition between the Turnpike and the Sawgrass Expressway is smooth.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.8 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 around 0.1 miles in near Royal Palm Beach Boulevard.
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 40.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Royal Palm Beach Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32 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 Royal Palm Beach, FL to Coral Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South along the way.
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
6 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 40.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.8 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.12 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: at 0.1 miles (Royal Palm Beach Boulevard): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 32 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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