How far is Coral Springs, FL from Sun City Center, FL?

The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to Sun City Center, FL is about 238.8 miles (384.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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
238.77 mi
04h 24m
Flight
162.51 mi
261.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.51 mi
Kilometers
261.53 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.77 mi
Kilometers
384.26 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sun City Center
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM EDT
Return by in Coral Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 11:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coral Springs
2026-04-19T02:42
Arrive Sun City Center
Sun, Apr 19, 7:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 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
8:12 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
Estero
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Coral Springs
119.4 mi
02h 12m
To Sun City Center
119.3 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coral Springs and Sun City Center.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs and Sun City Center.

  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

    221.7 mi · 3 hr 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 674: Ruskin, Sun City Center

    2061 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Sun City Center

    1112 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Sun City Center Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Sun City Center Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Pebble Beach Boulevard

    1247 ft · 44 sec · North Pebble Beach Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cherry Hills Drive

    1052 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Hills Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left

    113 m · 27 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 Sun City Center.

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
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
223 mi · 93%
Sawgrass Expressway
10.9 mi · 5%
Sun City Center Boulevard
1.71 mi · 1%
West Sample Road
1.7 mi · 1%
FL 674
0.6 mi
SR 869 Toll South
0.49 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

222 mi · 03h 58m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.3 mi
162.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Estero
02h 12m from Coral Springs
Leave By
8:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Coral Springs and Partly Sunny near Sun City Center.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coral Springs to Sun City Center?

The road trip is about 238.8 miles (384.3 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Estero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.4 miles from Coral Springs and 119.3 miles from Sun City Center.

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

The direct path is about 162.5 miles (261.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.3 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 8:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.93 one way or $69.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Coral Springs and Partly Sunny near Sun City Center.

Stop Ideas Near Estero

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

28 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

68 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coral Springs and Sun City Center. Straight-line distance: 162.51 mi (261.53 km).

Coral Springs

#1 Coral Springs

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population133,519
Coordinates26.2711900, -80.2706000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Sun City Center

#2 Sun City Center

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population19,258
Coordinates27.7180900, -82.3517600
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Coral Springs (-80.2706, 26.27119)
End: Sun City Center (-82.35176, 27.71809)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.42 gal
31.89 L · about $34.93
Round trip
$69.85
16.84 gal · 63.78 L
Estimated CO2
74.8 kg one way
Round trip: 149.7 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $34.93 $69.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.70 $77.40
Premium $4.90 $41.22 $82.45
Diesel $4.35 $36.63 $73.25

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 Sun City Center. The current time is 02:42:26.

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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.