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

The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to Margate, FL is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.64 mi
00h 12m
Flight
4.38 mi
7.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.38 mi
Kilometers
7.05 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.64 mi
Kilometers
9.08 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Margate
Mon, May 4, 11:30 PM EDT
Return by in Coral Springs
Mon, May 4, 11:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coral Springs
2026-05-04T23:18
Arrive Margate
Mon, May 4, 11:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Coral Springs
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
North Lauderdale
FL

A city in Broward County, Florida.

From Coral Springs
2.8 mi
00h 06m
To Margate
2.8 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NE
Destination
72°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    635 ft · 48 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Sample Road

    1182 ft · 29 sec · West Sample Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Coral Springs Drive

    1.5 km · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Royal Palm Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Royal Palm Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Rock Island Road

    2760 ft · 1 min · Rock Island Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Margate Boulevard

    1.5 km · 3 min · Margate Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East River Drive

    44 m · 5 sec · East River Drive

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East River Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
142.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Royal Palm Boulevard
2.86 mi · 51%
Margate Boulevard
0.96 mi · 17%
Coral Springs Drive
0.93 mi · 17%
Rock Island Road
0.52 mi · 9%
West Sample Road
0.22 mi · 4%
East River Drive
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Royal Palm Boulevard

Turn left onto Royal Palm Boulevard

2.86 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
4.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Lauderdale
00h 06m from Coral Springs
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coral Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Margate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

North Lauderdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.8 miles from Coral Springs and 2.8 miles from Margate.

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

The direct path is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.83 one way or $1.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Coral Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Margate.

Stop Ideas Near North Lauderdale

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Lauderdale and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Deerfield Beach
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

City of Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach , FL
150 NE 2nd Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Rating 3.0/5 16 reviews City Hall,City government office,Tourist information center
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 1.3 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Nearby stop 6.5 mi away

Lauderhill Towne Centre Library

Lauderhill , FL
6399 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews Public library

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Lauderdale.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

12 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

15 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Hollywood

24 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Delray Beach

30 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coral Springs and Margate. Straight-line distance: 4.38 mi (7.05 km).

Coral Springs

#1 Coral Springs

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

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

#2 Margate

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population58,734
Coordinates26.2445300, -80.2064400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Coral Springs (-80.2706, 26.27119)
End: Margate (-80.20644, 26.24453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 9 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.2 gal
0.75 L · about $0.83
Round trip
$1.66
0.4 gal · 1.5 L
Estimated CO2
1.8 kg one way
Round trip: 3.6 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $0.83 $1.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.92 $1.84
Premium $4.90 $0.98 $1.96
Diesel $4.35 $0.87 $1.74

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Coral Springs and Margate. The current time is 23:18:27.

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.