How far is Coral Springs, FL from Buenaventura Lakes, FL?

The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to Buenaventura Lakes, FL is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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
188.34 mi
03h 31m
Flight
157.37 mi
253.27 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.37 mi
Kilometers
253.27 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.34 mi
Kilometers
303.11 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Buenaventura Lakes
Wed, Apr 15, 5:28 PM EDT
Return by in Coral Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 8:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coral Springs
2026-04-15T13:56
Arrive Buenaventura Lakes
Wed, Apr 15, 5:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 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
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From Coral Springs
94.3 mi
01h 45m
To Buenaventura Lakes
94 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E
Destination
84°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs and Buenaventura Lakes.

  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

    176.7 mi · 3 hr 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Osceola Parkway

    1595 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Osceola Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Osceola Parkway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Buenaventura Boulevard

    1.2 km · 1 min · Buenaventura Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Florida Parkway

    1462 ft · 42 sec · Florida Parkway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Dorothy Lane

    77 m · 13 sec · Dorothy Lane

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Gardenia Road

    44 m · 6 sec · Gardenia Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Gardenia Road

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
177 mi · 94%
Sawgrass Expressway
3.69 mi · 2%
East Osceola Parkway
1.1 mi · 1%
Coral Springs Drive
1.02 mi · 1%
North University Drive
0.99 mi · 1%
Wiles Road
0.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

177 mi · 03h 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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.9 mi
157.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
01h 45m from Coral Springs
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coral Springs and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Buenaventura Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coral Springs to Buenaventura Lakes?

The road trip is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Coral Springs and 94 miles from Buenaventura Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.58 one way or $55.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coral Springs and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Buenaventura Lakes.

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.

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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 Coral Springs and Buenaventura Lakes. Straight-line distance: 157.37 mi (253.27 km).

Coral Springs

#1 Coral Springs

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population133,519
Coordinates26.2711900, -80.2706000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
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#2 Buenaventura Lakes

Buenaventura Lakes is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.3358400, -81.3531300
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Coral Springs (-80.2706, 26.27119)
End: Buenaventura Lakes (-81.35313, 28.33584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.16 L · about $27.58
Round trip
$55.17
13.3 gal · 50.32 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $27.58 $55.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.56 $61.13
Premium $4.90 $32.56 $65.12
Diesel $4.35 $28.93 $57.86

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Coral Springs and Buenaventura Lakes. The current time is 13:56:41.

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.