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

The driving distance from Tavares, FL to Coral Springs, FL is about 236.7 miles (381 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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
236.75 mi
03h 33m
Flight
196.4 mi
316.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.4 mi
Kilometers
316.08 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.75 mi
Kilometers
381.02 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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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 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coral Springs
Tue, May 5, 1:49 AM EDT
Return by in Tavares
Tue, May 5, 5:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tavares
2026-05-04T22:15
Arrive Coral Springs
Tue, May 5, 1:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 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
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tavares
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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Tavares
116.7 mi
01h 46m
To Coral Springs
120 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Alfred Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · East Alfred Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.5 mi · 6 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Highland Street

    1365 ft · 43 sec · North Highland Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East 1st Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · East 1st Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Sanford Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Sanford Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 453 Toll South

    2219 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 429 Toll South: Orlando, Tampa

    3111 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Wekiva Parkway

    5 mi · 5 min · Wekiva Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Western Beltway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Western Beltway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Western Beltway

    8.1 mi · 9 min · Western Beltway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida’s Turnpike, Miami, Ocala

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Orlando, Titusville, Miami, South Florida’s Turnpike

    1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    195.2 mi · 3 hr 31 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1.4 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    1795 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Sawgrass Expressway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 817: University Drive

    1994 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Coral Springs

    103 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on North University Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North University Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wiles Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Wiles Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Coral Springs Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Coral Springs Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Sample Road

    1220 ft · 32 sec · West Sample Road

  24. 24

    Turn left

    618 ft · 46 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    17 m · 4 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tavares 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
195 mi · 82%
Western Beltway
10.8 mi · 5%
Wekiva Parkway
5.02 mi · 2%
Sawgrass Expressway
3.85 mi · 2%
East Alfred Street
3.13 mi · 1%
FL 453 Toll South
2.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

195 mi · 03h 31m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
196.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
01h 46m from Tavares
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 236.7 miles (381 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.7 miles from Tavares and 120 miles from Coral Springs.

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

The direct path is about 196.4 miles (316.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.64 one way or $69.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tavares and Coral Springs. Straight-line distance: 196.4 mi (316.08 km).

Tavares

#1 Tavares

City in Florida, United States

Population17,832
Coordinates28.8041600, -81.7256300
Altitude23
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: East Alfred Street (-81.725631, 28.804082)
End: (-80.270601, 26.271157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.35 gal
31.62 L · about $34.64
Round trip
$69.27
16.7 gal · 63.24 L
Estimated CO2
74.2 kg one way
Round trip: 148.4 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $34.64 $69.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $38.38 $76.75
Premium $4.90 $40.88 $81.76
Diesel $4.35 $36.32 $72.65

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Tavares and Coral Springs. The current time is 22:15:29.

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.