How far is Bartow, FL from Coral Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Bartow, FL to Coral Springs, FL is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.77 mi
03h 05m
Flight
148.21 mi
238.52 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.21 mi
Kilometers
238.52 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.77 mi
Kilometers
316.67 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coral Springs
Sat, Apr 25, 9:53 AM EDT
Return by in Bartow
Sat, Apr 25, 12:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bartow
2026-04-25T06:47
Arrive Coral Springs
Sat, Apr 25, 9:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bartow
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Florida Ridge
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Bartow
96.4 mi
01h 32m
To Coral Springs
100.3 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Saturday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSW
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bartow and Coral Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bartow and Coral Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on Flamingo Drive

    2449 ft · 51 sec · Flamingo Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 59 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    121.2 mi · 2 hr 11 min · Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway

    1.4 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    1795 ft · 23 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 817: University Drive

    1994 ft · 49 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Coral Springs

    103 m · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on North University Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North University Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wiles Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wiles Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Sample Road

    1220 ft · 32 sec · West Sample Road

  19. 19

    Turn left

    618 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    17 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bartow and Coral Springs.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
121 mi · 62%
Flamingo Drive
51.3 mi · 26%
Sawgrass Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
SR 869 Toll South
1.19 mi · 1%
North University Drive
1.08 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

121 mi · 02h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
148.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florida Ridge
01h 32m from Bartow
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bartow 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 Bartow to Coral Springs?

The road trip is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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 96.4 miles from Bartow and 100.3 miles from Coral Springs.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.79 one way or $57.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bartow and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coral Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Florida Ridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Florida Ridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florida Ridge.

RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

102 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

104 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bartow and Coral Springs. Straight-line distance: 148.21 mi (238.52 km).

Bartow

#1 Bartow

County seat of Polk County, Florida

Population20,201
Coordinates27.8964100, -81.8431400
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Coral Springs

#2 Coral Springs

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population133,519
Coordinates26.2711900, -80.2706000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-81.84314, 27.896424)
End: (-80.270601, 26.271157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 317 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.94 gal
26.28 L · about $28.79
Round trip
$57.57
13.88 gal · 52.56 L
Estimated CO2
61.7 kg one way
Round trip: 123.4 kg / 272 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $28.79 $57.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.90 $63.79
Premium $4.90 $33.98 $67.96
Diesel $4.35 $30.19 $60.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Bartow and Coral Springs. The current time is 06:47:24.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.