How far is Coral Springs, FL from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL?
The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coral Springs and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
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Start on the route
635 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto West Sample Road
1182 ft · 29 sec · West Sample Road
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Turn right onto Coral Springs Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · Coral Springs Drive
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Turn left onto Ramblewood Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · Ramblewood Drive
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Turn right onto North University Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · North University Drive
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Turn left onto West McNab Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · West McNab Road
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Continue on Northwest 62nd Street
1778 ft · 30 sec · Northwest 62nd Street
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Continue on West Cypress Creek Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Cypress Creek Road
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Continue on Northwest 62nd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest 62nd Street
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Continue on West Cypress Creek Road
2864 ft · 1 min · West Cypress Creek Road
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Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
642 ft · 20 sec · North Andrews Avenue
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Continue on North Andrews Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · North Andrews Avenue
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Turn left onto East Commercial Boulevard
3.2 mi · 7 min · East Commercial Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ocean Drive
815 ft · 23 sec · Ocean Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coral Springs and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
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.
West McNab Road
Turn left onto West McNab Road
3.38 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Coral Springs and Partly Sunny near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coral Springs to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Palm Aire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Coral Springs and 8.1 miles from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.1 miles (19.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.36 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Coral Springs and Partly Sunny near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Aire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Aire.
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Hollywood
Delray Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coral Springs and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Straight-line distance: 12.1 mi (19.48 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,711 |
| Coordinates | 26.1920300, -80.0964300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (-80.09643, 26.19203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.36 | $4.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.62 | $5.24 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.48 | $4.96 |
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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