How far is Westwood Lake, FL from Coral Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Westwood Lake, FL to Coral Springs, FL is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.08 mi
00h 47m
Flight
37.98 mi
61.12 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.98 mi
Kilometers
61.12 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.08 mi
Kilometers
69.33 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coral Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM EDT
Return by in Westwood Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 7:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westwood Lake
2026-04-19T05:47
Arrive Coral Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 6:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Westwood Lake
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sunshine Ranches
FL

Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida

From Westwood Lake
21.4 mi
00h 23m
To Coral Springs
21.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
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 Westwood Lake and Coral Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Westwood Lake and Coral Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 42nd Street

    643 ft · 30 sec · Southwest 42nd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest 111th Avenue

    61 m · 14 sec · Southwest 111th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest 41st Terrace

    79 m · 15 sec · Southwest 41st Terrace

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest 112th Avenue

    841 ft · 22 sec · Southwest 112th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southwest 40th Street

    2515 ft · 1 min · Southwest 40th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southwest 117th Avenue

    986 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 117th Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North

    3246 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    14.1 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 75 North Express Lanes

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Express Lanes

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Express Lanes

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Pines Boulevard, Sheridan Street

    2187 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    8.9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Sawgrass Expressway

    12.4 mi · 14 min · Sawgrass Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 834: Sample Road

    2361 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto West Sample Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Sample Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right

    565 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    17 m · 4 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Westwood Lake 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
14.1 mi · 33%
Sawgrass Expressway
12.4 mi · 29%
SR 820
9.29 mi · 22%
Express Lanes
1.86 mi · 4%
West Sample Road
1.54 mi · 4%
I 75 North Express Lanes
1.28 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

14.1 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunshine Ranches
00h 23m from Westwood Lake
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westwood Lake 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 Westwood Lake to Coral Springs?

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sunshine Ranches is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Westwood Lake and 21.7 miles from Coral Springs.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Westwood Lake and Partly Sunny near Coral Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Sunshine 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 Sunshine Ranches and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 13.1 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 12.6 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
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 3.4 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 Sunshine Ranches.

RAIL

Hollywood

16 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

18 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

23 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

37 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westwood Lake and Coral Springs. Straight-line distance: 37.98 mi (61.12 km).

Westwood Lake

#1 Westwood Lake

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population11,838
Coordinates25.7292700, -80.3728300
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: Southwest 42nd Street (-80.372831, 25.729304)
End: (-80.270601, 26.271157)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.75 L · about $6.30
Round trip
$12.61
3.04 gal · 11.5 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $6.30 $12.61
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.99 $13.97
Premium $4.90 $7.44 $14.88
Diesel $4.35 $6.61 $13.22

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 Westwood Lake and Coral Springs. The current time is 05:47:13.

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.