How far is Cape Canaveral, FL from Coral Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Cape Canaveral, FL to Coral Springs, FL is about 185 miles (297.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
184.99 mi
02h 45m
Flight
148.91 mi
239.65 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.91 mi
Kilometers
239.65 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.99 mi
Kilometers
297.72 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coral Springs
Wed, Apr 29, 4:43 AM EDT
Return by in Cape Canaveral
Wed, Apr 29, 7:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cape Canaveral
2026-04-29T01:57
Arrive Coral Springs
Wed, Apr 29, 4:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cape Canaveral
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From Cape Canaveral
89.3 mi
01h 22m
To Coral Springs
95.8 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cape Canaveral and Coral Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Intermodal Gate

    47 m · 16 sec · Intermodal Gate

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto George J King Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · George J King Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528, SR A1A North: Terminals 5-10, Orlando

    1647 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Bennett Causeway

    8 mi · 10 min · Bennett Causeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Beachline Expressway

    1 km · 53 sec · Beachline Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Clearlake Road

    1718 ft · 59 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Industry Road

    1754 ft · 37 sec · East Industry Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1082 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    809 ft · 20 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami

    1445 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    72.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2588 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Florida's Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1795 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 817: University Drive

    1994 ft · 49 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Coral Springs

    103 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on North University Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North University Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Wiles Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wiles Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Sample Road

    1220 ft · 32 sec · West Sample Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    618 ft · 46 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    17 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cape Canaveral 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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
80.7 mi · 44%
I 95 South
73.2 mi · 40%
Bennett Causeway
8.01 mi · 4%
Sawgrass Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
East Industry Road
3.13 mi · 2%
SR 869 Toll South
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.1 mi
148.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
01h 22m from Cape Canaveral
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cape Canaveral and Mostly Sunny near Coral Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cape Canaveral to Coral Springs?

The road trip is about 185 miles (297.7 km) and usually takes 02h 45m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.3 miles from Cape Canaveral and 95.8 miles from Coral Springs.

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

The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.09 one way or $54.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Canaveral and Mostly Sunny near Coral Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Pierce, 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 Fort Pierce.

RAIL

Okeechobee

54 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

86 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

110 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Delray Beach

113 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cape Canaveral and Coral Springs. Straight-line distance: 148.91 mi (239.65 km).

Cape Canaveral

#1 Cape Canaveral

Cape at the Atlantic coast of Florida, United States

Population10,427
Coordinates28.4058400, -80.6047700
Altitude3
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: Intermodal Gate (-80.604718, 28.405886)
End: (-80.270601, 26.271157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.53 gal
24.71 L · about $27.09
Round trip
$54.17
13.06 gal · 49.42 L
Estimated CO2
58 kg one way
Round trip: 116.1 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $27.09 $54.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.01 $60.02
Premium $4.90 $31.97 $63.94
Diesel $4.35 $28.41 $56.81

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Cape Canaveral and Coral Springs. The current time is 01:57:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.