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

The driving distance from Forest City, FL to Coral Springs, FL is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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
222.25 mi
03h 24m
Flight
180.45 mi
290.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.45 mi
Kilometers
290.41 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.25 mi
Kilometers
357.68 km
Drive Time
03h 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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coral Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Forest City
Thu, Apr 23, 4:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forest City
2026-04-22T21:27
Arrive Coral Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forest 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
West Vero Corridor
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Forest City
106.4 mi
01h 42m
To Coral Springs
115.8 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Leota Drive

    50 m · 9 sec · Leota Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bear Lake Road

    795 ft · 26 sec · Bear Lake Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1586 ft · 32 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Continue on John Young Parkway

    7.2 mi · 12 min · John Young Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 4 West: Tampa

    2249 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Ocala

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    640 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami

    2743 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    187.1 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    1795 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 817: University Drive

    1994 ft · 49 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Coral Springs

    103 m · 13 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on North University Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North University Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wiles Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wiles Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Sample Road

    1220 ft · 32 sec · West Sample Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    618 ft · 46 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    17 m · 4 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
187 mi · 84%
John Young Parkway
7.24 mi · 3%
Sawgrass Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
I 4 West
2.33 mi · 1%
Bear Lake Road
1.37 mi · 1%
SR 869 Toll South
1.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

187 mi · 03h 22m

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
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.9 mi
180.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Vero Corridor
01h 42m from Forest City
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Forest City and Partly Sunny near Coral Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km) and usually takes 03h 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?

West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Forest City and 115.8 miles from Coral Springs.

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

The direct path is about 180.4 miles (290.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.52 one way or $65.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Vero Corridor, 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 West Vero Corridor.

RAIL

Okeechobee

55 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

95 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

111 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Kissimmee

116 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forest City and Coral Springs. Straight-line distance: 180.45 mi (290.41 km).

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#1 Forest City

City in Iowa, United States of America

Population13,854
Coordinates28.6667800, -81.4433400
Altitude33
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: Leota Drive (-81.443341, 28.667216)
End: (-80.270601, 26.271157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.84 gal
29.69 L · about $32.52
Round trip
$65.04
15.68 gal · 59.38 L
Estimated CO2
69.7 kg one way
Round trip: 139.3 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $32.52 $65.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.03 $72.07
Premium $4.90 $38.38 $76.77
Diesel $4.35 $34.10 $68.21

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 Forest City and Coral Springs. The current time is 21:27:28.

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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.