How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Coral Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Coral Springs, FL is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (20.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
28.88 mi
00h 32m
Flight
12.96 mi
20.86 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.96 mi
Kilometers
20.86 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.88 mi
Kilometers
46.47 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coral Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 6:03 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sat, Apr 18, 6:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-18T17:30
Arrive Coral Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 6:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Palm Aire
FL

Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida

From Fort Lauderdale
8.8 mi
00h 16m
To Coral Springs
20.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Coral Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Powerline Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Powerline Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Cypress Creek Road

    773 ft · 22 sec · West Cypress Creek Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwest 62nd Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest 62nd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Cypress Creek Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Cypress Creek Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest 62nd Street

    1992 ft · 33 sec · Northwest 62nd Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West McNab Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West McNab Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North University Drive

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North University Drive

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ramblewood Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ramblewood Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Coral Springs Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Coral Springs Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Sample Road

    1326 ft · 43 sec · West Sample Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    618 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    17 m · 4 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West McNab Road
3.32 mi · 11%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 10%
North University Drive
2.5 mi · 9%
Northwest 62nd Street
1.75 mi · 6%
South Powerline Road
1.53 mi · 5%
Coral Springs Drive
1.38 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West McNab Road

Continue on West McNab Road

3.32 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Aire
00h 16m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Coral Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Coral Springs?

The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Palm Aire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 20.1 miles from Coral Springs.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (20.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.23 one way or $8.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Coral Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Aire

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 Palm Aire and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.9 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
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 4.2 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Nearby stop 3.5 mi away

Lauderhill Towne Centre Library

Lauderhill , FL
6399 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews Public library

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Aire.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

10 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

14 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Hollywood

22 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Delray Beach

29 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Coral Springs. Straight-line distance: 12.96 mi (20.86 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
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: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382, 26.122355)
End: (-80.270601, 26.271157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.86 L · about $4.23
Round trip
$8.46
2.04 gal · 7.72 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.23 $8.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.69 $9.38
Premium $4.90 $4.99 $9.99
Diesel $4.35 $4.44 $8.87

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Coral Springs. The current time is 17:30:14.

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.