How far is Green Cove Springs, FL from Coral Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Green Cove Springs, FL to Coral Springs, FL is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 271 miles (436.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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
299.85 mi
04h 39m
Flight
271 mi
436.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
271 mi
Kilometers
436.13 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.85 mi
Kilometers
482.56 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coral Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 9:27 AM EDT
Return by in Green Cove Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 2:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green Cove Springs
2026-04-18T04:47
Arrive Coral Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 9:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 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
7:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green Cove Springs
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
Palm Shores
FL

Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States

From Green Cove Springs
149.7 mi
02h 19m
To Coral Springs
150.1 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
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 Green Cove Springs and Coral Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Cove Springs and Coral Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    48 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Orange Avenue

    3193 ft · 1 min · Orange Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Leonard C. Taylor Parkway

    3 mi · 5 min · Leonard C. Taylor Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Shands Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Shands Bridge

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto FL 16

    1.6 mi · 2 min · FL 16

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    2249 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    187.8 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

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

    2588 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    80.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min · Florida's Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    1795 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 817: University Drive

    1994 ft · 49 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Coral Springs

    103 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on North University Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North University Drive

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wiles Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wiles Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Sample Road

    1220 ft · 32 sec · West Sample Road

  27. 27

    Turn left

    618 ft · 46 sec

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    17 m · 4 sec

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Green Cove Springs 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
188 mi · 63%
Florida's Turnpike
80.7 mi · 27%
FL 16
9.06 mi · 3%
Shands Bridge
6.31 mi · 2%
Sawgrass Expressway
3.85 mi · 1%
Leonard C. Taylor Parkway
3.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

188 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
04h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
271 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Shores
02h 19m from Green Cove Springs
Leave By
7:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Green Cove Springs 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 Green Cove Springs to Coral Springs?

The road trip is about 299.9 miles (482.6 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?

Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.7 miles from Green Cove Springs and 150.1 miles from Coral Springs.

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

The direct path is about 271 miles (436.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 7:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.89 one way or $87.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Green Cove Springs and Sunny near Coral Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

81 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

82 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

93 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green Cove Springs and Coral Springs. Straight-line distance: 271 mi (436.13 km).

Green Cove Springs

#1 Green Cove Springs

City in Clay County, Florida, United States

Population8,920
Coordinates29.9919100, -81.6781500
Altitude5
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: Ferris Street (-81.678245, 29.992176)
End: (-80.270601, 26.271157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.58 gal
40.05 L · about $43.89
Round trip
$87.77
21.16 gal · 80.1 L
Estimated CO2
94 kg one way
Round trip: 188 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $43.89 $87.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.63 $97.25
Premium $4.90 $51.80 $103.60
Diesel $4.35 $46.02 $92.05

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 Green Cove Springs and Coral Springs. The current time is 04:47:56.

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.