How far is Coral Springs, FL from Valparaiso, FL?

The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to Valparaiso, FL is about 600.3 miles (966.1 km), with a travel time of about 10h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 478.6 miles (770.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
600.29 mi
10h 59m
Flight
478.6 mi
770.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
478.6 mi
Kilometers
770.23 km
Flight Time
00h 57m

Driving Distance

Road route
600.29 mi
Kilometers
966.07 km
Drive Time
10h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valparaiso
Wed, May 13, 6:19 AM CDT
Return by in Coral Springs
Wed, May 13, 6:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coral Springs
2026-05-12T20:19
Arrive Valparaiso
Wed, May 13, 7:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
10h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
2:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coral Springs
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Gainesville
FL

The third most populous city in Florida.

From Coral Springs
300.3 mi
05h 29m
To Valparaiso
300 mi
05h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs and Valparaiso.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    635 ft · 48 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Sample Road

    1182 ft · 27 sec · West Sample Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Wiles Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wiles Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North University Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · North University Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 869 Toll North: Orlando

    2732 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway

    3.7 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike

    1 km · 53 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Soutwest 10th Street, Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

    1500 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    236.7 mi · 4 hr 16 min · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    226.4 mi · 4 hr 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB

    1694 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    17.6 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East John Sims Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min · East John Sims Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on John Sims Parkway

    1 km · 1 min · John Sims Parkway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    2019 ft · 54 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Aurora Street

    1989 ft · 2 min · Aurora Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Valparaiso Parkway

    887 ft · 23 sec · Valparaiso Parkway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Nordberg Avenue

    751 ft · 35 sec · Nordberg Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    39 m · 6 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
345 mi · 57%
I 10 West
227 mi · 38%
Sawgrass Expressway
3.69 mi · 1%
Coral Springs Drive
1.02 mi
John Sims Parkway
1.01 mi
North University Drive
0.99 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

237 mi · 04h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 59m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
22h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+121.7 mi
478.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gainesville
05h 29m from Coral Springs
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coral Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Valparaiso.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coral Springs to Valparaiso?

The road trip is about 600.3 miles (966.1 km) and usually takes 10h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Gainesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 300.3 miles from Coral Springs and 300 miles from Valparaiso.

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

The direct path is about 478.6 miles (770.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 121.7 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $87.85 one way or $175.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 188.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Coral Springs and Valparaiso, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Coral Springs and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Valparaiso.

Stop Ideas Near Gainesville

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

22 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

54 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

66 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coral Springs and Valparaiso. Straight-line distance: 478.6 mi (770.23 km).

Coral Springs

#1 Coral Springs

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population133,519
Coordinates26.2711900, -80.2706000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Valparaiso

#2 Valparaiso

City in Florida

Population5,848
Coordinates30.5085300, -86.5027300
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Coral Springs (-80.2706, 26.27119)
End: Valparaiso (-86.50273, 30.50853)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 966 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.18 gal
80.18 L · about $87.85
Round trip
$175.71
42.36 gal · 160.36 L
Estimated CO2
188.2 kg one way
Round trip: 376.5 kg / 830 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $87.85 $175.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $97.34 $194.69
Premium $4.90 $103.70 $207.39
Diesel $4.35 $92.13 $184.27

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Coral Springs, FL and Valparaiso, FL. The current time in Coral Springs is 20:19:42, although it is 19:19:42 in Valparaiso.

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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.