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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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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.
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Start on Intermodal Gate
47 m · 16 sec · Intermodal Gate
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At the end of the road, turn right onto George J King Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · George J King Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528, SR A1A North: Terminals 5-10, Orlando
1647 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bennett Causeway
8 mi · 10 min · Bennett Causeway
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Continue on Beachline Expressway
1 km · 53 sec · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Clearlake Road
1718 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto East Industry Road
1754 ft · 37 sec · East Industry Road
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Turn right
1082 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
809 ft · 20 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
1445 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
72.9 mi · 1 hr 18 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 Cape Canaveral 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 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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Pierce.
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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).
#1 Cape Canaveral
Cape at the Atlantic coast of Florida, United States
| Population | 10,427 |
| Coordinates | 28.4058400, -80.6047700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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