How far is Coral Springs, FL from South Bay, FL?

The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to South Bay, FL is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.31 mi
01h 15m
Flight
38.68 mi
62.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.68 mi
Kilometers
62.25 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.31 mi
Kilometers
97.06 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Coral Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 2:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coral Springs
2026-04-18T23:38
Arrive South Bay
Sun, Apr 19, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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

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
Weston
FL

A city in Broward County, Florida.

From Coral Springs
30.2 mi
00h 37m
To South Bay
30.1 mi
00h 37m

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
90°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coral Springs and South Bay.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs and South Bay.

  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

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Hialeah, South Bay

    1519 ft · 29 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: South Bay

    2115 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 60 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    39.7 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    32 m · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coral Springs and South Bay.

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
13 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 27 North
41 mi · 68%
Sawgrass Expressway
10.9 mi · 18%
I 75 North
5.82 mi · 10%
West Sample Road
1.7 mi · 3%
SR 869 Toll South
0.49 mi · 1%
US 27
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

US 27 North

Continue straight

39.7 mi · 00h 47m

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
38.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weston
00h 37m from Coral Springs
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Coral Springs and Sunny near South Bay.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coral Springs to South Bay?

The road trip is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Coral Springs and 30.1 miles from South Bay.

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

The direct path is about 38.6 miles (62.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.84 one way or $17.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Coral Springs and Sunny near South Bay.

Stop Ideas Near Weston

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

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

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

23 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Hollywood

25 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

31 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

37 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coral Springs and South Bay. Straight-line distance: 38.68 mi (62.25 km).

Coral Springs

#1 Coral Springs

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population133,519
Coordinates26.2711900, -80.2706000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
South Bay

#2 South Bay

City in Florida, United States

Population5,189
Coordinates26.6639600, -80.7161700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Coral Springs (-80.2706, 26.27119)
End: South Bay (-80.71617, 26.66396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 97 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.13 gal
8.06 L · about $8.84
Round trip
$17.67
4.26 gal · 16.12 L
Estimated CO2
18.9 kg one way
Round trip: 37.9 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $8.84 $17.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.79 $19.58
Premium $4.90 $10.43 $20.86
Diesel $4.35 $9.27 $18.53

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 South Bay. The current time is 23:38:51.

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.