How far is Plantation, FL from Coral Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Plantation, FL to Coral Springs, FL is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
17.39 mi
00h 28m
Flight
9.76 mi
15.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.76 mi
Kilometers
15.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.39 mi
Kilometers
27.98 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coral Springs
Sun, Apr 26, 4:41 PM EDT
Return by in Plantation
Sun, Apr 26, 5:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plantation
2026-04-26T16:12
Arrive Coral Springs
Sun, Apr 26, 4:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Plantation
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
Tamarac
FL

A city in Broward County, Florida.

From Plantation
6 mi
00h 14m
To Coral Springs
11.4 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plantation and Coral Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Garden Court

    707 ft · 27 sec · Garden Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 8 Street

    1159 ft · 41 sec · 8 Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest 65th Avenue

    1095 ft · 29 sec · Northwest 65th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Sunrise Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · West Sunrise Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North University Drive

    6.7 mi · 12 min · North University Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ramblewood Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ramblewood Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Coral Springs Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Coral Springs Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Sample Road

    1326 ft · 43 sec · West Sample Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    618 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    17 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plantation 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
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North University Drive
6.7 mi · 39%
West Sunrise Boulevard
1.98 mi · 11%
Coral Springs Drive
1.38 mi · 8%
Ramblewood Drive
0.98 mi · 6%
West Sample Road
0.26 mi · 2%
8 Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North University Drive

Turn right onto North University Drive

6.7 mi · 00h 12m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
9.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tamarac
00h 14m from Plantation
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plantation and Mostly 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 Plantation to Coral Springs?

The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Tamarac is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Plantation and 11.4 miles from Coral Springs.

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

The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plantation and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coral Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Tamarac

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 Tamarac and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.1 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 3.1 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 2.5 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 Tamarac.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

13 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

17 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Hollywood

24 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Delray Beach

31 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plantation and Coral Springs. Straight-line distance: 9.76 mi (15.71 km).

Plantation

#1 Plantation

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population96,351
Coordinates26.1342100, -80.2318400
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: Garden Court (-80.232082, 26.134206)
End: (-80.270601, 26.271157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.32 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.06
1.22 gal · 4.64 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.53 $5.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.80 $5.61
Premium $4.90 $2.99 $5.97
Diesel $4.35 $2.65 $5.31

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Plantation and Coral Springs. The current time is 16:12:32.

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.