How far is Coral Springs, FL from Westwood Lake, FL?

The driving distance from Coral Springs, FL to Westwood Lake, FL is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
42.91 mi
00h 54m
Flight
37.98 mi
61.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.98 mi
Kilometers
61.12 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.91 mi
Kilometers
69.06 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Westwood Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 8:06 AM EDT
Return by in Coral Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 9:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coral Springs
2026-04-19T07:12
Arrive Westwood Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 8:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Sunshine Ranches
FL

Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida

From Coral Springs
21.5 mi
00h 27m
To Westwood Lake
21.4 mi
00h 27m

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

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coral Springs and Westwood Lake.

  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

    12.1 mi · 14 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward Express Lanes

    2355 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Express Lanes

    1.4 mi · 1 min · Express Lanes

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike North: Fort Lauderdale, Orlando

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead, to Key West, Florida's Turnpike South Toll

    1867 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    15 mi · 17 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road

    2811 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest 40th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 40th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southwest 112th Avenue

    841 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 112th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southwest 41st Terrace

    79 m · 15 sec · Southwest 41st Terrace

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southwest 111th Avenue

    61 m · 14 sec · Southwest 111th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest 42nd Street

    643 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 42nd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 42nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sawgrass Expressway
20.9 mi · 49%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
15 mi · 35%
Express Lanes
1.8 mi · 4%
West Sample Road
1.7 mi · 4%
Florida's Turnpike North
0.96 mi · 2%
Southwest 40th Street
0.66 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

15 mi · 00h 17m

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
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunshine Ranches
00h 27m from Coral Springs
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Coral Springs and Mostly Sunny near Westwood Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coral Springs to Westwood Lake?

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Sunshine Ranches is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.5 miles from Coral Springs and 21.4 miles from Westwood Lake.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.26 one way or $12.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Coral Springs and Mostly Sunny near Westwood Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Sunshine Ranches

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sunshine Ranches and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 13.1 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

Dania Beach , FL
49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 3.4 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunshine Ranches.

RAIL

Hollywood

16 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

18 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

23 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 Westwood Lake. Straight-line distance: 37.98 mi (61.12 km).

Coral Springs

#1 Coral Springs

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population133,519
Coordinates26.2711900, -80.2706000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Westwood Lake

#2 Westwood Lake

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population11,838
Coordinates25.7292700, -80.3728300
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Coral Springs (-80.2706, 26.27119)
End: Westwood Lake (-80.37283, 25.72927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.73 L · about $6.26
Round trip
$12.53
3.02 gal · 11.46 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $6.26 $12.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.94 $13.88
Premium $4.90 $7.39 $14.79
Diesel $4.35 $6.57 $13.14

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 Westwood Lake. The current time is 07:12:25.

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.