How far is Coral Springs, FL from Carol City, FL?

The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to Carol City, FL is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.68 mi
00h 42m
Flight
22.89 mi
36.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.89 mi
Kilometers
36.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.68 mi
Kilometers
44.55 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carol City
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM EDT
Return by in Coral Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 6:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coral Springs
2026-04-23T05:17
Arrive Carol City
Thu, Apr 23, 5:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Coral Springs
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Plantation
FL

A city in Broward County, Florida.

From Coral Springs
13.9 mi
00h 21m
To Carol City
13.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs and Carol City.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    635 ft · 48 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Sample Road

    1182 ft · 29 sec · West Sample Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Coral Springs Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Coral Springs Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ramblewood Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ramblewood Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North University Drive

    3.5 mi · 6 min · North University Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Commercial Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 4 min · West Commercial Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami

    1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    15.8 mi · 18 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 199th Street, Hard Rock Stadium

    2905 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    772 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Northwest 199th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Northwest 27th Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 27th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right

    81 m · 21 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    22 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    59 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
15.8 mi · 57%
North University Drive
3.5 mi · 13%
West Commercial Boulevard
2.39 mi · 9%
Northwest 199th Street
1.48 mi · 5%
Coral Springs Drive
1.38 mi · 5%
Northwest 27th Avenue
1.06 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

15.8 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
22.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plantation
00h 21m from Coral Springs
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Coral Springs and Mostly Cloudy near Carol City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coral Springs to Carol City?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plantation is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Coral Springs and 13.8 miles from Carol City.

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

The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.07 one way or $8.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Coral Springs and Mostly Cloudy near Carol City.

Stop Ideas Near Plantation

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Plantation and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 12.2 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

Dania Beach , FL
49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 10.6 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plantation.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

6 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Hollywood

15 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

23 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

32 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coral Springs and Carol City. Straight-line distance: 22.89 mi (36.84 km).

Coral Springs

#1 Coral Springs

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population133,519
Coordinates26.2711900, -80.2706000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Carol City

Census designated place

Population63,031
Coordinates25.9406500, -80.2456000
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Coral Springs (-80.2706, 26.27119)
End: Carol City (-80.2456, 25.94065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.7 L · about $4.07
Round trip
$8.13
1.96 gal · 7.4 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.07 $8.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.50 $9.01
Premium $4.90 $4.80 $9.60
Diesel $4.35 $4.26 $8.53

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 Coral Springs and Carol City. The current time is 05:17:19.

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.