How far is Cocoa Beach, FL from Coral Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Cocoa Beach, FL to Coral Springs, FL is about 169 miles (271.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.93 mi
02h 37m
Flight
143.11 mi
230.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.11 mi
Kilometers
230.32 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.93 mi
Kilometers
271.87 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coral Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM EDT
Return by in Cocoa Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 4:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cocoa Beach
2026-04-22T23:08
Arrive Coral Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cocoa Beach
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
Port Saint Lucie
FL

The second most populous city in St.

From Cocoa Beach
82.8 mi
01h 18m
To Coral Springs
86.1 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cocoa Beach and Coral Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    25 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    17 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 1st Street

    57 m · 16 sec · North 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Orlando Avenue

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North Orlando Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on South Atlantic Avenue

    4.9 mi · 7 min · South Atlantic Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pineda Causeway

    7.2 mi · 11 min · Pineda Causeway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 South: Miami

    1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    58.5 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  9. 9

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

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

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

    2588 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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

  15. 15

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1795 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 817: University Drive

    1994 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Coral Springs

    103 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on North University Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North University Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wiles Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wiles Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Sample Road

    1220 ft · 32 sec · West Sample Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    618 ft · 46 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    17 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cocoa Beach 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
80.7 mi · 48%
I 95 South
59.1 mi · 35%
Pineda Causeway
7.18 mi · 4%
South Atlantic Avenue
4.87 mi · 3%
Sawgrass Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
North Orlando Avenue
2.58 mi · 2%
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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
143.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint Lucie
01h 18m from Cocoa Beach
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Cocoa Beach and Partly Sunny near Coral Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cocoa Beach to Coral Springs?

The road trip is about 169 miles (271.9 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Port Saint Lucie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.8 miles from Cocoa Beach and 86.1 miles from Coral Springs.

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

The direct path is about 143.1 miles (230.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.72 one way or $49.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Cocoa Beach and Partly Sunny near Coral Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Port Saint Lucie

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Saint Lucie, 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 Port Saint Lucie.

RAIL

Okeechobee

48 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
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West Palm Beach

71 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

97 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Sebring

109 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cocoa Beach and Coral Springs. Straight-line distance: 143.11 mi (230.32 km).

Cocoa Beach

#1 Cocoa Beach

City in Florida

Population11,649
Coordinates28.3205500, -80.6092200
Altitude0
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: (-80.609439, 28.320553)
End: (-80.270601, 26.271157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.96 gal
22.57 L · about $24.72
Round trip
$49.44
11.92 gal · 45.14 L
Estimated CO2
53 kg one way
Round trip: 105.9 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $24.72 $49.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.39 $54.78
Premium $4.90 $29.18 $58.36
Diesel $4.35 $25.93 $51.85

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cocoa Beach and Coral Springs. The current time is 23:08:16.

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.