How far is Coral Springs, FL from Punta Gorda, FL?

The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to Punta Gorda, FL is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
161.29 mi
03h 01m
Flight
118.71 mi
191.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.71 mi
Kilometers
191.05 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
161.29 mi
Kilometers
259.57 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Punta Gorda
Tue, May 5, 10:12 AM EDT
Return by in Coral Springs
Tue, May 5, 1:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coral Springs
2026-05-05T07:10
Arrive Punta Gorda
Tue, May 5, 10:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coral Springs
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Orangetree
FL

Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida

From Coral Springs
80.7 mi
01h 30m
To Punta Gorda
80.7 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs and Punta Gorda.

  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

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Alligator Alley, Naples

    1 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    596 ft · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 768: Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda Airport

    1493 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Jones Loop Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Jones Loop Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tamiami Trail

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Tamiami Trail

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Carmalita Street

    13 m · 1 sec · Carmalita Street

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Carmalita Street

    669 ft · 21 sec · Carmalita Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
143 mi · 89%
Sawgrass Expressway
10.9 mi · 7%
Tamiami Trail
3.17 mi · 2%
West Sample Road
1.7 mi · 1%
Jones Loop Road
1.48 mi · 1%
SR 869 Toll South
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

142 mi · 02h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.6 mi
118.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Orangetree
01h 30m from Coral Springs
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coral Springs and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Punta Gorda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coral Springs to Punta Gorda?

The road trip is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Orangetree is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Coral Springs and 80.7 miles from Punta Gorda.

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

The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.6 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 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.60 one way or $47.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Orangetree

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Orangetree, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Orangetree.

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Fort Myers, Florida

52 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
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Port Charlotte, Florida

92 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coral Springs and Punta Gorda. Straight-line distance: 118.71 mi (191.05 km).

Coral Springs

#1 Coral Springs

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population133,519
Coordinates26.2711900, -80.2706000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Punta Gorda

#2 Punta Gorda

City in Charlotte County, Florida, United States

Population20,698
Coordinates26.9297800, -82.0453700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Coral Springs (-80.2706, 26.27119)
End: Punta Gorda (-82.04537, 26.92978)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 260 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.69 gal
21.54 L · about $23.60
Round trip
$47.20
11.38 gal · 43.08 L
Estimated CO2
50.6 kg one way
Round trip: 101.1 kg / 223 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $23.60 $47.20
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.15 $52.30
Premium $4.90 $27.86 $55.72
Diesel $4.35 $24.75 $49.50

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 Punta Gorda. The current time is 07:10:45.

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.