Winter Springs to Coral Springs is 214.1 miles and takes about 4 hours 8 minutes via Florida's Turnpike and I-95, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day drive stays within Florida, moving from the Orlando region down towards South Florida. For the most part, you'll be on major highways, making it a straightforward trip. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to get between these two points with minimal fuss.
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
107.1 miles from Winter Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 4m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
80.7 mi
1h 27m
I 95
75.4 mi
1h 20m
Beachline Expressway
25.3 mi
27m
Central Florida GreeneWay
11.3 mi
12m
Sawgrass Expressway
3.8 mi
4m
Tuskawilla Road
3.2 mi
5m
Lake Drive
1.8 mi
3m
North University Drive
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 80.7 mi, about 1h 27m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 70 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,796 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,594
Quietest
2 AM
~257 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
14.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Winter Springs, FL and Coral Springs, FL.
1
Start on this road
150 ft·13 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn right onto FL 434
469 ft·19 sec·FL 434
3
Turn left onto Edgemon Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·Edgemon Avenue
Use the left lane.
4
Turn right onto Murphy Road
1.0 mi·2 min·Murphy Road
5
Turn left onto Seminola Boulevard
0.8 mi·1 min·Seminola Boulevard
6
Continue on Lake Drive
1.8 mi·3 min·Lake Drive
7
Turn right onto Tuskawilla Road
3.2 mi·5 min·Tuskawilla Road
8
Turn left onto FL 426
0.4 mi·47 sec·Aloma Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward FL 417 Toll South: OrlandoUse the right lane.
10
Continue on FL 417 Toll
11 mi·12 min·Central Florida GreeneWay
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·59 sec
Exit 26Toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, CocoaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
1.1 mi·2 min
Toward FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
13
Merge onto FL 528 Toll
25 mi·27 min·Beachline Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 42AToward I 95 South: MiamiUse the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto I 95
75 mi·1 hr 20 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Exit 129Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort PierceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
492 ft·12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: OkeechobeeUse the right lane.
18
Merge onto FL 70
0.5 mi·57 sec·Okeechobee Road
19
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike SouthUse the left lane.
21
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
81 mi·1 hr 27 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 71Toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass ExpresswayUse the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·23 sec
24
Merge onto SR 869 Toll
3.8 mi·4 min·Sawgrass Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 15Toward SR 817: University DriveUse the straight / right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork
338 ft·12 sec
Toward Coral SpringsUse the left lane.
27
Continue on North University Drive
1.1 mi·2 min·North University Drive
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto Wiles Road
1.0 mi·1 min·Wiles Road
29
Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive
1.0 mi·2 min·Coral Springs Drive
30
Turn right onto West Sample Road
0.2 mi·31 sec·West Sample Road
31
Turn left
0.1 mi·45 sec
32
Keep slight left at fork
56 ft·4 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Leaving Winter Springs in the morning, perhaps between 8 AM and 10 AM, should allow you to arrive in Coral Springs with plenty of afternoon daylight. With a drive time of just over 4 hours, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day. There is one suggested stop, but given the relatively short duration, you might not need a lengthy break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer stretches like the 80.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike, where services might be less frequent.
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 107.1 miles from Winter Springs, FL, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 80.7 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 47 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 107.1 miles or 2h 4m 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 21m
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 Winter Springs, 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 Winter Springs, FL
This is one driving day of about 214.1 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Winter Springs, 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 80.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 19.6 and 205.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
19.6 mi into trip|~28m in
Take the exit toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
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 26
Toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Coco...
7
46.5 mi into trip|~59m in
Take the exit toward I 95 South: Miami
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 42A
Toward I 95 South: Miami
8
122.7 mi into trip|~2h 21m 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
8
124 mi into trip|~2h 24m 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
205.2 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.41 one way
$64.82 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg75 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$35.56
$71.13
premium
$4.55
$38.35
$76.71
diesel
$4.80
$40.43
$80.85
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
$32
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
64.2
0
$22.48
$10.28
Efficient EV
53.5
0
$18.73
$8.56
EV Truck/SUV
85.6
1
$29.97
$13.70
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (67% 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Winter Springs, FL
Late night
in Winter Springs on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy
SSE 5 to 10 mph32% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 5:52PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 6:41PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Coral Springs, FL
Late night
in Coral Springs on Tuesday
Local time
5:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 3 to 9 mph14% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 5:52PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 6:41PM 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
3 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
4h 8m 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
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...
25 mi from route
~64 min detour
$25
near mile 44.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway experience, with 87% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter an 80.7-mile stretch on Florida's Turnpike, which is the longest continuous highway segment. The drive will involve navigating a good number of exits and merges as you transition between Florida's Turnpike, Beachline Expressway, and I-95. Once you're off the main highways closer to Coral Springs, the road surface will change.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 80.7 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 I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.6 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 25 significant decision points across 214.1 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 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.7 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
92 ft11 ft
Total Climb
82 ft
Total Descent
126 ft
Highest Point
92 ft
~15.3 mi in
Elevation Range
81 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Winter Springs, FL and Coral Springs, FL, road signs point toward Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center, Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 8m. Total distance: 214.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 80.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. 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.
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.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 19.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 46.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 122.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 4.1 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.
