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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Broward County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
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.
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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
3 mi · 3 min · Express Lanes
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 138th Street
2548 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Gratigny Parkway
4.5 mi · 6 min · Gratigny Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 37th Avenue North
1411 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
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Turn right onto Ali Baba Avenue
3111 ft · 2 min · Ali Baba Avenue
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Turn left
17 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
60 m · 14 sec
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 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.
Aventura Mall
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southwest Ranches.
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Miami Intermodal Center
Deerfield Beach
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).
#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 Opa-locka
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
| Population | 15,663 |
| Coordinates | 25.9023200, -80.2503300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Opa-locka (-80.25033, 25.90232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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