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

The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to Gibsonton, FL is about 248.6 miles (400.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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
248.6 mi
04h 35m
Flight
169.82 mi
273.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.82 mi
Kilometers
273.3 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.6 mi
Kilometers
400.09 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gibsonton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:51 AM EDT
Return by in Coral Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coral Springs
2026-04-19T04:16
Arrive Gibsonton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:50 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
Three Oaks
FL

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

From Coral Springs
124.4 mi
02h 17m
To Gibsonton
124.2 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 14 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    635 ft · 47 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Sample Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Sample Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward SR 869 Toll South: Sawgrass Expressway

    2611 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Alligator Alley, Naples

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    596 ft · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    227.5 mi · 4 hr 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 672: Apollo Beach, Big Bend Road

    2648 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Big Bend Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Big Bend Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tamiami Trail

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Tamiami Trail

  11. 11

    Continue on Tamiami Trail

    723 ft · 20 sec · Tamiami Trail

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tamiami Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
229 mi · 92%
Sawgrass Expressway
10.9 mi · 4%
Tamiami Trail
4.5 mi · 2%
Big Bend Road
1.83 mi · 1%
West Sample Road
1.7 mi · 1%
CR 672
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

227 mi · 04h 04m

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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.8 mi
169.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Oaks
02h 17m from Coral Springs
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Coral Springs and Mostly Sunny near Gibsonton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 248.6 miles (400.1 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.4 miles from Coral Springs and 124.2 miles from Gibsonton.

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

The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.38 one way or $72.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Coral Springs and Mostly Sunny near Gibsonton.

Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Three Oaks, 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 Three Oaks.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

25 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

66 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coral Springs and Gibsonton. Straight-line distance: 169.82 mi (273.3 km).

Coral Springs

#1 Coral Springs

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

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

#2 Gibsonton

Census designated place

Population14,234
Coordinates27.8536400, -82.3825900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Coral Springs (-80.2706, 26.27119)
End: Gibsonton (-82.38259, 27.85364)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.77 gal
33.21 L · about $36.38
Round trip
$72.76
17.54 gal · 66.42 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.9 kg / 344 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.38 $72.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $40.31 $80.61
Premium $4.90 $42.94 $85.88
Diesel $4.35 $38.15 $76.30

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Coral Springs and Gibsonton. The current time is 04:16:46.

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.