Origin
Three Lakes, FL
Late night in Three Lakes on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Three Lakes, FL to Coral Springs, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
48.9 mi
79 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 56m
★
6 AM
1h 1m
8 AM
1h 11m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 5m
5 PM
1h 10m
8 PM
0h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Three Lakes, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Coral Springs, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Spanning 49.4 miles, this direct route from Three Lakes to Coral Springs is a straightforward commute that typically takes about 53 minutes. You will primarily utilize Southwest 120th Street, Florida's Turnpike Toll North, and the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike to navigate between these two Florida locations. Given the short duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. Budget approximately $8 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Whether you are traveling for business or a quick visit, the path is efficient and keeps you within the same region, making it an uncomplicated drive for any schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 19.8 mi | 22m |
| Sawgrass Expressway | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| I 75 | 8.9 mi | 9m |
| Express Lanes | 1.9 mi | 1m |
| West Sample Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 127th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 120th Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
— 19.8 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Three Lakes, FL and Coral Springs, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 127th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 127th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Southwest 120th Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 120th Street
3
Turn left
261 ft
·
6 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Use the left lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
5
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.3 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 75 North Express Lanes
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto Express Lanes
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Express Lanes
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 9; 11
Toward SR 820: Pines Boulevard, Sheridan Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 75
8.9 mi
·
9 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 11
Toward SR 834: Sample Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto West Sample Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
West Sample Road
Use the left lane.
14
Turn sharp right
0.1 mi
·
41 sec
15
Keep slight left at fork
56 ft
·
4 sec
16
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.5 miles from Three Lakes, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 46.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Turn left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
8
25.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward SR 820: Pines Boulevard, Sheridan Street
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 9; 11
Toward SR 820: Pines Boulevard, Sheridan Street
8
34.4 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
46.9 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
$7.78 one way
$15.57 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.47 | $16.93 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.09 | $18.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.80 | $21.59 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.18
Homestead Extension
(19.8 mi)
$1.19
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
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 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 | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.35 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.28 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.85 | $3.13 |
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.
Destination
Coral Springs, FL
Late night in Coral Springs on Tuesday
Local time
4:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
NE 10 to 15 mph
0% 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
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
1h 1m 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 turn-heavy local drive as you transition between neighborhoods and the major arterial roads. While the route relies heavily on the Turnpike system, it maintains a technical feel rather than a long, monotonous interstate slog. You will experience a blend of local surface streets followed by higher-speed toll road segments that facilitate your movement across the region. Because the highway share is minimal, stay alert for frequent turns and directional changes. The pace is steady, requiring you to remain engaged with the road layout rather than settling into a long-distance cruise.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.8 mi on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of 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 1.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 25.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
29 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
47 ft
Total Descent
43 ft
Highest Point
29 ft
~18.4 mi in
Elevation Range
22 ft
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 Three Lakes, FL to Coral Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.
Fort Lauderdale
34.4 mi in
|
~41m
|
via SR 869 Toll
About the Cities
Starting in Three Lakes, FL
Full guide →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 1h 1m. Total distance: 48.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.8 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.18 in tolls one way, starting with Homestead Extension. 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 1.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 25.1 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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