How far is Coral Springs, FL from Cape Canaveral, FL?

The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to Cape Canaveral, FL is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
178.42 mi
03h 26m
Flight
148.91 mi
239.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
148.91 mi
Kilometers
239.65 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
178.42 mi
Kilometers
287.14 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cape Canaveral
Wed, Apr 29, 6:32 AM EDT
Return by in Coral Springs
Wed, Apr 29, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coral Springs
2026-04-29T03:06
Arrive Cape Canaveral
Wed, Apr 29, 6:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 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
10:06 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
Indian River Estates
FL

Census-designated place in St.

From Coral Springs
89.4 mi
01h 43m
To Cape Canaveral
89 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs and Cape Canaveral.

  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

    80.9 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    73.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 524: Cocoa

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 524: UCF Cocoa Campus, Cocoa, Eastern Florida State College, Museum

    76 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    580 ft · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Industry Road

    117 m · 15 sec · East Industry Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528 East: Canaveral Cape-Port-AFS

    3076 ft · 54 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    144 m · 7 sec · Beachline Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Bennett Causeway

    8 mi · 10 min · Bennett Causeway

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward B Terminals 1-3, South Cargo Piers, Jetty Park

    1343 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto George J King Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · George J King Boulevard

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Intermodal Gate

    153 m · 46 sec · Intermodal Gate

  29. 29

    Continue on Intermodal Gate

    103 m · 25 sec · Intermodal Gate

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Intermodal Gate

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
81.6 mi · 46%
I 95 North
74 mi · 41%
Bennett Causeway
8.02 mi · 4%
Sawgrass Expressway
3.69 mi · 2%
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

80.9 mi · 01h 29m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
148.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Indian River Estates
01h 43m from Coral Springs
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coral Springs and Sunny near Cape Canaveral.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coral Springs to Cape Canaveral?

The road trip is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?

Indian River Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.4 miles from Coral Springs and 89 miles from Cape Canaveral.

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 29.5 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 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.13 one way or $52.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coral Springs and Sunny near Cape Canaveral.

Stop Ideas Near Indian River Estates

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Indian River Estates, 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 Indian River Estates.

RAIL

Okeechobee

53 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

77 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

103 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Sebring

112 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coral Springs and Cape Canaveral. Straight-line distance: 148.91 mi (239.65 km).

Coral Springs

#1 Coral Springs

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population133,519
Coordinates26.2711900, -80.2706000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Cape Canaveral

#2 Cape Canaveral

Cape at the Atlantic coast of Florida, United States

Population10,427
Coordinates28.4058400, -80.6047700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Coral Springs (-80.2706, 26.27119)
End: Cape Canaveral (-80.60477, 28.40584)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 287 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.3 gal
23.83 L · about $26.13
Round trip
$52.26
12.6 gal · 47.66 L
Estimated CO2
56 kg one way
Round trip: 112 kg / 247 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $26.13 $52.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.95 $57.91
Premium $4.90 $30.84 $61.69
Diesel $4.35 $27.40 $54.81

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Coral Springs and Cape Canaveral. The current time is 03:06:14.

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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.