How far is Coral Springs, FL from Safety Harbor, FL?

The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to Safety Harbor, FL is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 53m 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
263.77 mi
04h 56m
Flight
190.54 mi
306.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.54 mi
Kilometers
306.64 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.77 mi
Kilometers
424.5 km
Drive Time
04h 56m

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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 04h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Safety Harbor
Sat, Apr 18, 10:22 PM EDT
Return by in Coral Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 3:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coral Springs
2026-04-18T17:25
Arrive Safety Harbor
Sat, Apr 18, 10:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 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

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
Fort Myers
FL

The most populous city in Lee County, Florida.

From Coral Springs
132 mi
02h 28m
To Safety Harbor
131.8 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E
Destination
89°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs and Safety Harbor.

  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

    209.2 mi · 3 hr 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 686: Largo

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 686 West, CR 296: Roosevelt Boulevard, 118th Avenue North

    2548 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on 686 North

    1460 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Boulevard North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard North

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Boulevard North

    1.1 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard North

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Ulmerton Road

    3095 ft · 1 min · Ulmerton Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    3034 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left

    783 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Gateway Expressway

    3141 ft · 49 sec · Gateway Expressway

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    144 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto CR 611 North: Bayside Bridge, Clearwater

    74 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1071 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on McMullen Booth Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · McMullen Booth Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
210 mi · 80%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
23.3 mi · 9%
Sawgrass Expressway
10.9 mi · 4%
I 275 North
6.02 mi · 2%
Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
3.68 mi · 1%
McMullen Booth Road
1.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

209 mi · 03h 44m

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
04h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.3 mi
190.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Myers
02h 28m from Coral Springs
Leave By
7:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coral Springs and Sunny near Safety Harbor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coral Springs to Safety Harbor?

The road trip is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?

Fort Myers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132 miles from Coral Springs and 131.8 miles from Safety Harbor.

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

The direct path is about 190.5 miles (306.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.62 one way or $77.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coral Springs and Sunny near Safety Harbor.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Myers

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Myers, 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 Fort Myers.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

8 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

48 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

105 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

105 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coral Springs and Safety Harbor. Straight-line distance: 190.54 mi (306.64 km).

Coral Springs

#1 Coral Springs

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population133,519
Coordinates26.2711900, -80.2706000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Safety Harbor

#2 Safety Harbor

City on the west shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida

Population17,964
Coordinates27.9908500, -82.6931600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Coral Springs (-80.2706, 26.27119)
End: Safety Harbor (-82.69316, 27.99085)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 425 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.31 gal
35.23 L · about $38.62
Round trip
$77.24
18.62 gal · 70.46 L
Estimated CO2
82.7 kg one way
Round trip: 165.5 kg / 365 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $38.62 $77.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.79 $85.58
Premium $4.90 $45.58 $91.16
Diesel $4.35 $40.50 $81.00

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Coral Springs and Safety Harbor. The current time is 17:25:21.

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.