How far is Dade City, FL from Coral Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Dade City, FL to Coral Springs, FL is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
258.85 mi
04h 02m
Flight
186.78 mi
300.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.78 mi
Kilometers
300.6 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.85 mi
Kilometers
416.58 km
Drive Time
04h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coral Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Return by in Dade City
Thu, Apr 23, 8:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dade City
2026-04-23T00:49
Arrive Coral Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 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
8:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dade City
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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Dade City
117.1 mi
02h 01m
To Coral Springs
141.7 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph ESE
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 14th Street

    16 m · 9 sec · 14th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Meridian Avenue

    2155 ft · 1 min · Meridian Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Street

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    37 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    25.5 mi · 36 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    11.9 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Broadway Avenue

    3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1427 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    10.8 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 59 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    121.2 mi · 2 hr 11 min · Florida's Turnpike

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway

    1.4 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    1795 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 817: University Drive

    1994 ft · 49 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Coral Springs

    103 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on North University Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North University Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Wiles Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wiles Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Sample Road

    1220 ft · 32 sec · West Sample Road

  28. 28

    Turn left

    618 ft · 46 sec

  29. 29

    Keep slight left

    17 m · 4 sec

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
121 mi · 47%
Van Fleet Drive
62.5 mi · 24%
Sawgrass Expressway
3.85 mi · 1%
7th Street
2.82 mi · 1%
SR 869 Toll South
1.19 mi
North University Drive
1.08 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

121 mi · 02h 11m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+72.1 mi
186.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
02h 01m from Dade City
Leave By
8:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dade City and Mostly Cloudy near Coral Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 258.9 miles (416.6 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Dade City and 141.7 miles from Coral Springs.

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

The direct path is about 186.8 miles (300.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.1 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 8:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.91 one way or $75.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dade City and Mostly Cloudy near Coral Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dade City and Coral Springs. Straight-line distance: 186.78 mi (300.6 km).

Dade City

#1 Dade City

County seat of Pasco County, Florida, United States

Population7,338
Coordinates28.3647200, -82.1959200
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Coral Springs

#2 Coral Springs

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population133,519
Coordinates26.2711900, -80.2706000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: 14th Street (-82.195785, 28.364719)
End: (-80.270601, 26.271157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 417 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.14 gal
34.58 L · about $37.91
Round trip
$75.83
18.28 gal · 69.16 L
Estimated CO2
81.2 kg one way
Round trip: 162.5 kg / 358 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $37.91 $75.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.01 $84.01
Premium $4.90 $44.75 $89.50
Diesel $4.35 $39.76 $79.52

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dade City and Coral Springs. The current time is 00:49:46.

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.