How far is Coral Springs, FL from Opa-locka, FL?

The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to Opa-locka, FL is about 37.3 miles (60 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.28 mi
00h 47m
Flight
25.52 mi
41.07 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.52 mi
Kilometers
41.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.28 mi
Kilometers
59.99 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Opa-locka
Sun, Apr 19, 9:05 AM EDT
Return by in Coral Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 9:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coral Springs
2026-04-19T08:17
Arrive Opa-locka
Sun, Apr 19, 9:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coral Springs
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Southwest Ranches
FL

Town in Broward County, Florida, United States

From Coral Springs
18.7 mi
00h 23m
To Opa-locka
18.6 mi
00h 23m

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
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coral Springs and Opa-locka.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs and Opa-locka.

  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

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes

    2355 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Express Lanes

    3 mi · 3 min · Express Lanes

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 138th Street

    2548 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Gratigny Parkway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Gratigny Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 37th Avenue North

    1411 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ali Baba Avenue

    3111 ft · 2 min · Ali Baba Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left

    17 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right

    60 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coral Springs and Opa-locka.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sawgrass Expressway
20.9 mi · 56%
Gratigny Parkway
4.48 mi · 12%
Northwest 138th Street
4.13 mi · 11%
Express Lanes
3.42 mi · 9%
West Sample Road
1.7 mi · 5%
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.08 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Sawgrass Expressway

Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway

12.1 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southwest Ranches
00h 23m from Coral Springs
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Coral Springs and Partly Sunny near Opa-locka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coral Springs to Opa-locka?

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Southwest Ranches is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Coral Springs and 18.6 miles from Opa-locka.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Coral Springs and Partly Sunny near Opa-locka.

Stop Ideas Near Southwest Ranches

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 Southwest Ranches and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 14.7 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.9 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

Dania Beach , FL
49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 14.6 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
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southwest Ranches.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

18 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Hollywood

18 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

25 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

36 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coral Springs and Opa-locka. Straight-line distance: 25.52 mi (41.07 km).

Coral Springs

#1 Coral Springs

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population133,519
Coordinates26.2711900, -80.2706000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Opa-locka

#2 Opa-locka

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Population15,663
Coordinates25.9023200, -80.2503300
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Coral Springs (-80.2706, 26.27119)
End: Opa-locka (-80.25033, 25.90232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.95
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.48 $10.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.07 $12.13
Premium $4.90 $6.46 $12.93
Diesel $4.35 $5.74 $11.48

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 Opa-locka. The current time is 08:17:47.

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.