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

The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to Bartow, FL is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.2 miles (238.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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
193.64 mi
03h 50m
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
193.64 mi
Kilometers
311.64 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bartow
Sat, Apr 25, 12:15 PM EDT
Return by in Coral Springs
Sat, Apr 25, 4:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coral Springs
2026-04-25T08:25
Arrive Bartow
Sat, Apr 25, 12:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coral Springs
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Florida Ridge
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Coral Springs
96.9 mi
01h 55m
To Bartow
96.7 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NE
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    635 ft · 48 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Sample Road

    1182 ft · 27 sec · West Sample Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wiles Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wiles Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North University Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · North University Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 869 Toll North: Orlando

    2732 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike

    1 km · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

    1500 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    121.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive

    2543 ft · 54 sec · Flamingo Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
122 mi · 63%
US 441
61.5 mi · 32%
Sawgrass Expressway
3.69 mi · 2%
Main Street
1.04 mi · 1%
Coral Springs Drive
1.02 mi · 1%
North University Drive
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

122 mi · 02h 12m

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.4 mi
148.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florida Ridge
01h 55m from Coral Springs
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coral Springs and Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bartow.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coral Springs to Bartow?

The road trip is about 193.6 miles (311.6 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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 96.9 miles from Coral Springs and 96.7 miles from Bartow.

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 45.4 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.33 one way or $56.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Coral Springs and Bartow. Straight-line distance: 148.21 mi (238.52 km).

Coral Springs

#1 Coral Springs

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population133,519
Coordinates26.2711900, -80.2706000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Bartow

#2 Bartow

County seat of Polk County, Florida

Population20,201
Coordinates27.8964100, -81.8431400
Altitude37
CountryUnited States
Start: Coral Springs (-80.2706, 26.27119)
End: Bartow (-81.84314, 27.89641)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.83 gal
25.87 L · about $28.33
Round trip
$56.66
13.66 gal · 51.74 L
Estimated CO2
60.7 kg one way
Round trip: 121.4 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $28.33 $56.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.39 $62.78
Premium $4.90 $33.44 $66.88
Diesel $4.35 $29.71 $59.42

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 Coral Springs and Bartow. The current time is 08:25:27.

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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.