How far is Gulf Gate Estates, FL from Coral Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Gulf Gate Estates, FL to Coral Springs, FL is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.1 miles (248 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 15m 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
204.04 mi
03h 07m
Flight
154.13 mi
248.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.13 mi
Kilometers
248.05 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.04 mi
Kilometers
328.37 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coral Springs
Fri, May 15, 3:40 AM EDT
Return by in Gulf Gate Estates
Fri, May 15, 6:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Gulf Gate Estates
2026-05-15T00:33
Arrive Coral Springs
Fri, May 15, 3:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Gulf Gate Estates
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
Vineyards
FL

Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida

From Gulf Gate Estates
101.7 mi
01h 33m
To Coral Springs
102.3 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph NNW
Destination
90°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Gulf Gate Estates and Coral Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Gulf Gate Estates and Coral Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on South Tamiami Trail

    8.8 mi · 14 min · South Tamiami Trail

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Laurel Road East

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Laurel Road East

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    176.6 mi · 3 hr 9 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    2273 ft · 30 sec · Port Everglades Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward SR 869 Toll North: Coral Springs

    1.7 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 834: Sample Road

    2361 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto West Sample Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Sample Road

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right

    565 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    17 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Gulf Gate Estates 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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
177 mi · 87%
Sawgrass Expressway
10.4 mi · 5%
South Tamiami Trail
8.79 mi · 4%
Laurel Road East
2.81 mi · 1%
SR 869 Toll North
1.73 mi · 1%
West Sample Road
1.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

177 mi · 03h 09m

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50 mi
154.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vineyards
01h 33m from Gulf Gate Estates
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Gulf Gate Estates and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coral Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Gulf Gate Estates to Coral Springs?

The road trip is about 204.1 miles (328.4 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Vineyards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.7 miles from Gulf Gate Estates and 102.3 miles from Coral Springs.

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

The direct path is about 154.1 miles (248 km), while the road route adds roughly 50 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.87 one way or $59.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Gulf Gate Estates and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coral Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Vineyards

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

53 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
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Port Charlotte, Florida

93 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Gulf Gate Estates and Coral Springs. Straight-line distance: 154.13 mi (248.05 km).

Gulf Gate Estates

#1 Gulf Gate Estates

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population10,911
Coordinates27.2517300, -82.5147100
Altitude4
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: Tamiami Trail (-82.514783, 27.25169)
End: (-80.270601, 26.271157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 328 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.2 gal
27.25 L · about $29.87
Round trip
$59.73
14.4 gal · 54.5 L
Estimated CO2
64 kg one way
Round trip: 128 kg / 282 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.87 $59.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.09 $66.18
Premium $4.90 $35.25 $70.50
Diesel $4.35 $31.32 $62.64

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 · May 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Gulf Gate Estates and Coral Springs. The current time is 00:33:04.

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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.