How far is Opa-locka, FL from Coral Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Opa-locka, FL to Coral Springs, FL is about 37 miles (59.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.97 mi
00h 38m
Flight
25.52 mi
41.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.52 mi
Kilometers
41.07 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.97 mi
Kilometers
59.49 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coral Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM EDT
Return by in Opa-locka
Sun, Apr 19, 8:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Opa-locka
2026-04-19T06:57
Arrive Coral Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 7:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Opa-locka
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Southwest Ranches
FL

Town in Broward County, Florida, United States

From Opa-locka
18.4 mi
00h 19m
To Coral Springs
18.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Opa-locka and Coral Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Opa-locka and Coral Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    60 m · 20 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    17 m · 6 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ali Baba Avenue

    3111 ft · 2 min · Ali Baba Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward SR 924 Toll: Gratigny Parkway

    1375 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Gratigny Parkway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Gratigny Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    16 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Sawgrass Expressway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 834: Sample Road

    2361 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto West Sample Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Sample Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right

    565 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    17 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Opa-locka 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Gratigny Parkway
20.4 mi · 55%
Sawgrass Expressway
12.4 mi · 34%
West Sample Road
1.54 mi · 4%
Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
0.96 mi · 3%
Ali Baba Avenue
0.59 mi · 2%
SR 834
0.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Gratigny Parkway

Continue straight

16 mi · 00h 17m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southwest Ranches
00h 19m from Opa-locka
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Opa-locka 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 Opa-locka to Coral Springs?

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.5 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Southwest Ranches is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.4 miles from Opa-locka and 18.6 miles from Coral Springs.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Opa-locka and Partly Sunny near Coral Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Southwest Ranches

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 Southwest Ranches and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 14.7 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.9 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 14.4 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
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 5.9 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southwest Ranches.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

18 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Hollywood

18 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

25 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

36 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Opa-locka and Coral Springs. Straight-line distance: 25.52 mi (41.07 km).

Opa-locka

#1 Opa-locka

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Population15,663
Coordinates25.9023200, -80.2503300
Altitude2
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: (-80.250329, 25.902224)
End: (-80.270601, 26.271157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.94 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.87
2.62 gal · 9.88 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.43 $10.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.02 $12.04
Premium $4.90 $6.41 $12.83
Diesel $4.35 $5.70 $11.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Opa-locka and Coral Springs. The current time is 06:57:59.

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.