How far is Alafaya, FL from Coral Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Alafaya, FL to Coral Springs, FL is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Alafaya and Coral Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alafaya and Coral Springs.
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Start on O'Berry Hoover Road
1130 ft · 55 sec · O'Berry Hoover Road
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Turn right onto East Colonial Drive
8.4 mi · 13 min · East Colonial Drive
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Take the exit sharp right
97 m · 9 sec
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Turn left onto FL 528 Toll East: Cape Canaveral, Cocoa, Titusville, Beaches
1918 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
10.1 mi · 11 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
75.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the ramp left
1090 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
80.7 mi · 1 hr 28 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 Alafaya and Coral Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
80.7 mi · 01h 28m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Alafaya and Sunny near Coral Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Alafaya to Coral Springs?
The road trip is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Florida Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98 miles from Alafaya and 97.7 miles from Coral Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.66 one way or $57.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Alafaya and Sunny near Coral Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Florida Ridge
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 Florida Ridge.
Okeechobee
West Palm Beach
Sebring
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Alafaya and Coral Springs. Straight-line distance: 168.6 mi (271.34 km).
#1 Alafaya
A census-designated place in Orange County, Florida.
| Population | 78,113 |
| Coordinates | 28.5641000, -81.2114000 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $28.66 | $57.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.76 | $63.52 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.83 | $67.66 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $30.06 | $60.12 |
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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