How far is Coral Springs, FL from Lakeland Highlands, FL?

The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to Lakeland Highlands, FL is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 09m 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
202.73 mi
04h 04m
Flight
155.81 mi
250.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.81 mi
Kilometers
250.76 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.73 mi
Kilometers
326.26 km
Drive Time
04h 04m

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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 04h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lakeland Highlands
Fri, Apr 17, 4:30 PM EDT
Return by in Coral Springs
Fri, Apr 17, 8:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coral Springs
2026-04-17T12:25
Arrive Lakeland Highlands
Fri, Apr 17, 4:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 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
8:50 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
West Vero Corridor
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Coral Springs
101.5 mi
02h 02m
To Lakeland Highlands
101.3 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NE
Destination
91°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs and Lakeland Highlands.

  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

    121.5 mi · 2 hr 12 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Bartow Road

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Bartow Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Boy Scout Ranch Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Boy Scout Ranch Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Scott Lake Road

    2673 ft · 1 min · Scott Lake Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Scott Lake Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
122 mi · 60%
US 441
62.4 mi · 31%
Boy Scout Ranch Road
4.81 mi · 2%
Sawgrass Expressway
3.69 mi · 2%
Bartow Road
3.19 mi · 2%
Coral Springs Drive
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

122 mi · 02h 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
04h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47 mi
155.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Vero Corridor
02h 02m from Coral Springs
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coral Springs and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lakeland Highlands.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coral Springs to Lakeland Highlands?

The road trip is about 202.8 miles (326.3 km) and usually takes 04h 04m 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?

West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Coral Springs and 101.3 miles from Lakeland Highlands.

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

The direct path is about 155.8 miles (250.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.66 one way or $59.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Vero Corridor, 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 West Vero Corridor.

RAIL

Okeechobee

55 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

95 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

111 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Kissimmee

116 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coral Springs and Lakeland Highlands. Straight-line distance: 155.81 mi (250.76 km).

Coral Springs

#1 Coral Springs

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population133,519
Coordinates26.2711900, -80.2706000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Lakeland Highlands

#2 Lakeland Highlands

Census-designated place in Polk County, Florida

Population11,056
Coordinates27.9597500, -81.9500800
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Coral Springs (-80.2706, 26.27119)
End: Lakeland Highlands (-81.95008, 27.95975)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.08 L · about $29.66
Round trip
$59.32
14.3 gal · 54.16 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.66 $59.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.86 $65.72
Premium $4.90 $35.01 $70.01
Diesel $4.35 $31.10 $62.21

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Coral Springs and Lakeland Highlands. The current time is 12:25:20.

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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.