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Trip from Venice, 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 Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 39m

Distance

194.2 mi

312 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 27m ★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m

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 Sarasota County, Florida, United States

Venice, FL

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city in Broward County, Florida, United States

Coral Springs, FL

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Trip Overview

This 194.2-mile drive from Venice, Florida, to Coral Springs, Florida, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 39 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $31, it's an economical trip. The route is heavily highway-focused, making up 95% of the journey, and is primarily navigated via I-75 and the Sawgrass Expressway. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, with a significant 174.1-mile stretch on I-75. Given its efficiency, this trip is well-suited for a day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

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

97.1 miles from Venice, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 174.1 mi 3h 6m
Sawgrass Expressway 10.4 mi 12m
East Venice Avenue 3.7 mi 7m
West Sample Road 1.5 mi 3m
Jacaranda Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
West Venice Avenue 0.6 mi 2m
Port Everglades Expressway 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 174.1 mi, about 3h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Venice Avenue

0.6 mi · 2 min · West Venice Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2

Continue on East Venice Avenue

3.7 mi · 7 min · East Venice Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3

Enter roundabout onto CR 765

384 ft · 6 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard
4

Continue on CR 765

0.6 mi · 1 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I 75 South: Naples Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto I 75

174 mi · 3 hr 6 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 595

0.4 mi · 29 sec · Port Everglades Expressway
Exit 19 Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

1.7 mi · 3 min
Exit 19 Toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9

Merge onto SR 869 Toll

10 mi · 12 min · Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right 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

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 39-minute duration, departing Venice, Florida, in the morning will allow you to arrive in Coral Springs with plenty of time to spare. With only one stop recommended, you can choose a convenient point along I-75 for a quick break. The fuel cost is estimated at $31, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you begin, especially considering the 174.1-mile longest stretch on I-75. Keep an eye on traffic conditions as you approach the South Florida metropolitan area, as congestion can increase closer to Coral Springs.

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 97.1 miles from Venice, FL, or about 1h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 174.1 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 43 miles or 52m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 97.1 miles or 1h 50m 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 56m

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 Venice, 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 Venice, FL

This is one driving day of about 194.2 miles and 3h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Venice, 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 75 for about 174.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Lee County, Florida, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bonita Springs, FL

97 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.

Popular next leg

Bonita Springs, FL to Coral Springs, FL

114.1 mi · 2h 10m

Pacing Suggestions

Punta Gorda, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bonita Springs, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 97.1 miles from Venice, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 174.1 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.

Electrify America Charging Station

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

FPL EVolution Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz Charging Station

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336224743

Visit website

Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18555023851

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Nokomis, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

7Charge Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Punta Gorda, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447112474

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Venice, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

10270

0.1 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.1 mi from route

Collier County Rest Area Southbound

0.1 mi from route

Charlotte County Truck Stop Northbound

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.2 mi from route

Collier County Rest Area Southbound

0.2 mi from route

Big Cypress National Preserve Access Area Northbound

0.2 mi from route

Big Cypress National Preserve Access Area Southbound

0.2 mi from route

10280

0.2 mi from route

Broward County Rest Area

0.3 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

0.4 mi from route

Service Plaza

1.5 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

Wonder Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Bonita Springs, Florida

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12399922591

Visit website

Gulf Coast Town Center Play Ground

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Lauderdale

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Davie, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+19542804359

Visit website

Volunteer Park Community Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Plantation, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19544522558

Visit website

Everglades Swamp Tours - Airboat Rides Fort Lauderdale

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13058490135

Visit website

Sun-N-Fun Lagoon

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Naples, Florida

Hours: Closed

+12392524021

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 5 and 192.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
5 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Naples

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 75 South: Naples
5
5.4 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
179.5 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in | I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll 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 right lanes. Exit 19 Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Spr...
7
179.9 mi into trip | ~3h 18m in

Take the exit toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 19 Toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs
7
192.1 mi into trip | ~3h 34m 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

$30.91 one way

$61.82 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 68 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $33.63 $67.25
premium $4.72 $36.11 $72.22
diesel $5.61 $42.88 $85.75

Estimated Tolls: $0.84

Sawgrass Expressway (10.4 mi) $0.84

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

$31

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 58.3 0 $20.39 $9.32
Efficient EV 48.6 0 $16.99 $7.77
EV Truck/SUV 77.7 0 $27.19 $12.43

Gas CO2

68 kg

EV CO2

23 kg (66% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Venice, FL

Late night in Venice on Tuesday

Local time

5:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

--

Unavailable

Destination

Coral Springs, FL

Late night in Coral Springs on Tuesday

Local time

5:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°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.

Road read

3h 39m 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?

Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this 194.2-mile journey. The profile is dominated by interstate travel, with 95% of the route utilizing high-speed roads like I-75 and the Sawgrass Expressway. You'll encounter one continuous stretch of 174.1 miles on I-75, meaning long periods of consistent driving. While the majority is highway, the initial part on East Venice Avenue provides a brief transition before merging onto the faster roads. This drive prioritizes directness over scenic detours, offering a straightforward path to Coral Springs.

95% 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: 174.1 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 5 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 194.2 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 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 179.5 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Venice, FL to Coral Springs, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Lauderdale along the way.

Fort Lauderdale

179.5 mi in | ~3h 18m | via I 595

About the Cities

Starting in Venice, FL

Full guide →

Venice is a city in Sarasota County, in Southwest Florida. It was voted as one of the top ten Happiest Seaside Towns by Coastal Living.

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 3h 39m. Total distance: 194.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 39m 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 174.1 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.84 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.

Yes — we found about 12 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 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 179.5 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.3 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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