How far is Coral Springs, FL from East Lake, FL?
The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to East Lake, FL is about 271.9 miles (437.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coral Springs and East Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs and East Lake.
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Start on the route
635 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto West Sample Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Sample Road
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Take the ramp left toward SR 869 Toll South: Sawgrass Expressway
2611 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Sawgrass Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Alligator Alley, Naples
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
596 ft · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
209.2 mi · 3 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
23.3 mi · 27 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 686: Largo
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 686 West, CR 296: Roosevelt Boulevard, 118th Avenue North
2548 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 686 North
1460 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Roosevelt Boulevard North
1.2 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard North
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Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Boulevard North
1.1 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard North
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Turn straight onto Ulmerton Road
3095 ft · 1 min · Ulmerton Road
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Turn slight right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
3034 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
783 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gateway Expressway
3141 ft · 49 sec · Gateway Expressway
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Turn straight onto Roosevelt Boulevard
144 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto CR 611 North: Bayside Bridge, Clearwater
74 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left
1071 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
3.7 mi · 5 min · Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
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Continue on McMullen Booth Road
6.6 mi · 11 min · McMullen Booth Road
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Continue on East Lake Road
4 mi · 6 min · East Lake Road
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Continue on East Lake Road
1529 ft · 35 sec · East Lake Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Lake Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coral Springs and East Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
209 mi · 03h 44m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coral Springs and Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near East Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coral Springs to East Lake?
The road trip is about 271.9 miles (437.6 km) and usually takes 05h 09m 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?
Tice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.1 miles from Coral Springs and 135.8 miles from East Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.9 miles (315.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 76 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 6:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.78 one way or $79.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Coral Springs and Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near East Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Tice
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 Tice.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coral Springs and East Lake. Straight-line distance: 195.83 mi (315.16 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 East Lake
City in Manistee County, Michigan, United States of America
| Population | 30,962 |
| Coordinates | 28.1108500, -82.6948200 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Lake (-82.69482, 28.11085)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 438 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $39.78 | $79.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.08 | $88.15 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $46.95 | $93.91 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $41.72 | $83.43 |
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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