How far is Lakeland, FL from Coral Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Lakeland, FL to Coral Springs, FL is about 208.1 miles (334.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakeland and Coral Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakeland and Coral Springs.
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Start on East Walnut Street
85 m · 17 sec · East Walnut Street
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Turn left onto South Lake Avenue
82 m · 14 sec · South Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto East Lime Street
1878 ft · 54 sec · East Lime Street
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Turn right onto Bartow Road
10.7 mi · 16 min · Bartow Road
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Continue straight
1427 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit left
784 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
121.2 mi · 2 hr 11 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 869 Toll South: Coral Springs, Sawgrass Expressway
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1795 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 817: University Drive
1994 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Coral Springs
103 m · 13 sec
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Continue on North University Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · North University Drive
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Turn right onto Wiles Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Wiles Road
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Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive
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Turn right onto West Sample Road
1220 ft · 32 sec · West Sample Road
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Turn left
618 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight left
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeland and Coral Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeland and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Lakeland to Coral Springs?
The road trip is about 208.1 miles (334.9 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 102.3 miles from Lakeland and 105.8 miles from Coral Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 159.9 miles (257.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.45 one way or $60.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeland and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coral Springs.
Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Vero Corridor.
Okeechobee
Sebring
West Palm Beach
Kissimmee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakeland and Coral Springs. Straight-line distance: 159.95 mi (257.41 km).
#1 Lakeland
The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.
| Population | 115,283 |
| Coordinates | 28.0394700, -81.9498000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Coral Springs
The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 133,519 |
| Coordinates | 26.2711900, -80.2706000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-80.270601, 26.271157)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $30.45 | $60.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.73 | $67.47 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $35.94 | $71.87 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $31.93 | $63.86 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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