How far is Winter Haven, FL from Coral Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Winter Haven, FL to Coral Springs, FL is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 21m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Winter Haven and Coral Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Winter Haven and Coral Springs.
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Start on West Central Avenue
1932 ft · 47 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn right onto 1st Street South
1.2 mi · 2 min · 1st Street South
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Turn left onto Cypress Gardens Boulevard
6.9 mi · 11 min · Cypress Gardens Boulevard
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Turn right
5.9 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit left
1180 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
694 ft · 15 sec
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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 SR 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 SR 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 Winter Haven 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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Winter Haven and 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 Winter Haven to Coral Springs?
The road trip is about 196.7 miles (316.5 km) and usually takes 03h 10m 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?
Florida Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.9 miles from Winter Haven and 100.7 miles from Coral Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 46 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 10:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.79 one way or $57.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Winter Haven and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Coral Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Florida Ridge
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 Florida Ridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Winter Haven and Coral Springs. Straight-line distance: 150.73 mi (242.57 km).
#1 Winter Haven
The most populous city in Polk County, Florida.
| Population | 46,578 |
| Coordinates | 28.0222400, -81.7328600 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| 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: 316 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 27m |
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 | $28.79 | $57.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.90 | $63.79 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.98 | $67.96 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $30.19 | $60.38 |
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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