How far is Coral Springs, FL from Lakes by the Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to Lakes by the Bay, FL is about 56.5 miles (91 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 13m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Miami-Dade County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coral Springs and Lakes by the Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs and Lakes by the Bay.
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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
12.1 mi · 14 min · Sawgrass Expressway
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Merge slight left
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes
2355 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Express Lanes
1.4 mi · 1 min · Express Lanes
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike North: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando
1.5 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead, to Key West, Florida's Turnpike South Toll
1867 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
26.6 mi · 31 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Southwest 216th Street
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Southwest 216th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 216th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest 97th Avenue
61 m · 6 sec · Southwest 97th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 97th Avenue
1284 ft · 37 sec · Southwest 97th Avenue
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Continue on Southwest 212th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest 212th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 85th Avenue
849 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 85th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 210th Street
57 m · 12 sec · Southwest 210th Street
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Continue on Southwest 210th Street
81 m · 12 sec · Southwest 210th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 210th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coral Springs and Lakes by the Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
26.6 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Coral Springs and Mostly Sunny near Lakes by the Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coral Springs to Lakes by the Bay?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (91 km) and usually takes 01h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Palm Springs North is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Coral Springs and 28.2 miles from Lakes by the Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.4 miles (77.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Coral Springs and Mostly Sunny near Lakes by the Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Springs North
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Basketball Court
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Springs North.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coral Springs and Lakes by the Bay. Straight-line distance: 48.4 mi (77.9 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 Lakes by the Bay
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 11,422 |
| Coordinates | 25.5723300, -80.3253300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakes by the Bay (-80.32533, 25.57233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.25 | $16.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.15 | $18.29 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $9.74 | $19.49 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $8.66 | $17.31 |
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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