How far is Coral Springs, FL from Palatka, FL?
The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to Palatka, FL is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coral Springs and Palatka.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs and Palatka.
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Start on the route
635 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right onto West Sample Road
1182 ft · 27 sec · West Sample Road
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Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive
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Turn right onto Wiles Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Wiles Road
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Turn left onto North University Drive
1.6 km · 2 min · North University Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 869 Toll North: Orlando
2732 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway
3.7 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike
1 km · 53 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
1500 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
80.9 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
2817 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
144.6 mi · 2 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Ormond Beach, Bunnell
1595 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto US Highway 1
6.5 mi · 8 min · US Highway 1
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
46 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
6 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
23.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the ramp slight right
5.7 mi · 10 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Reid Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coral Springs and Palatka.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
145 mi · 02h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coral Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palatka.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coral Springs to Palatka?
The road trip is about 278.5 miles (448.2 km) and usually takes 05h 20m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Melbourne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.6 miles from Coral Springs and 138.9 miles from Palatka.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.8 miles (398.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.77 one way or $81.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms around Coral Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palatka.
Stop Ideas Near West Melbourne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Melbourne.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coral Springs and Palatka. Straight-line distance: 247.81 mi (398.81 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 Palatka
County seat of Putnam County, Florida, United States
| Population | 10,457 |
| Coordinates | 29.6485800, -81.6375800 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palatka (-81.63758, 29.64858)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $40.77 | $81.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.18 | $90.36 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $48.13 | $96.26 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $42.76 | $85.52 |
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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