How far is Alachua, FL from Coral Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Alachua, FL to Coral Springs, FL is about 323.3 miles (520.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 274 miles (441 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Osceola County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alachua and Coral Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alachua and Coral Springs.
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Start on Palmetto Boulevard
141 m · 23 sec · Palmetto Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 105th Avenue
1429 ft · 1 min · Northwest 105th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Creek Drive
2013 ft · 2 min · Creek Drive
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Turn right onto Palmetto Boulevard
1 km · 2 min · Palmetto Boulevard
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Turn left onto Turkey Creek Boulevard
744 ft · 39 sec · Turkey Creek Boulevard
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Turn right onto ML King Memorial Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · ML King Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest 43rd Street
4.9 mi · 9 min · Northwest 43rd Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 16th Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 16th Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 34th Street
1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 34th Street
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Continue on Southwest 34th Street
3.3 mi · 6 min · Southwest 34th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road
1379 ft · 30 sec · Southwest Williston Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Tampa
1031 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
55.2 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
236.5 mi · 4 hr 15 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1795 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 817: University Drive
1994 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Coral Springs
103 m · 13 sec
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Continue on North University Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · North University Drive
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Turn right onto Wiles Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Wiles Road
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Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive
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Turn right onto West Sample Road
1220 ft · 32 sec · West Sample Road
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Turn left
618 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Alachua and Coral Springs.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
237 mi · 04h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Alachua and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coral Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alachua to Coral Springs?
The road trip is about 323.3 miles (520.3 km) and usually takes 04h 47m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.8 miles from Alachua and 165.5 miles from Coral Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 274 miles (441 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.33 one way or $94.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Alachua and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coral Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Cloud.
Kissimmee
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Winter Park
Winter Haven
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alachua and Coral Springs. Straight-line distance: 274.02 mi (440.99 km).
#1 Alachua
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
| Population | 9,916 |
| Coordinates | 29.7516300, -82.4248300 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coral Springs
The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 133,519 |
| Coordinates | 26.2711900, -80.2706000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-80.270601, 26.271157)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 520 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $47.33 | $94.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $52.44 | $104.88 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $55.86 | $111.73 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $49.63 | $99.27 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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