How far is Coral Springs, FL from Alafaya, FL?
The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to Alafaya, FL is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 168.6 miles (271.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coral Springs and Alafaya.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs and Alafaya.
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Start on the route
635 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto West Sample Road
1182 ft · 27 sec · West Sample 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 Wiles Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Wiles Road
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Turn left onto North University Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · North University Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 869 Toll North: Orlando
2732 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike
1 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
1500 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
80.9 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
2817 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
76 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 528, FL 528 Toll: Port Canaveral, Orlando
1343 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 West Toll: Orlando
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 528 Toll West: Orlando
1279 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
10.7 mi · 11 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 520: Cocoa, Orlando
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 520 West: Orlando
75 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight
8.2 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto East Colonial Drive
8.2 mi · 13 min · East Colonial Drive
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Turn left onto O'Berry Hoover Road
1199 ft · 55 sec · O'Berry Hoover Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · O'Berry Hoover Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coral Springs and Alafaya.
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
80.9 mi · 01h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Coral Springs and Mostly Sunny near Alafaya.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coral Springs to Alafaya?
The road trip is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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 98.6 miles from Coral Springs and 98.2 miles from Alafaya.
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 28.2 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 9:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.83 one way or $57.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coral Springs and Mostly Sunny near Alafaya.
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 Coral Springs and Alafaya. Straight-line distance: 168.6 mi (271.34 km).
#1 Coral Springs
The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 133,519 |
| Coordinates | 26.2711900, -80.2706000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alafaya
A census-designated place in Orange County, Florida.
| Population | 78,113 |
| Coordinates | 28.5641000, -81.2114000 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alafaya (-81.2114, 28.5641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 317 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $28.83 | $57.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.94 | $63.88 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $34.03 | $68.05 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $30.23 | $60.46 |
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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