Fort Lauderdale, FL Road Trips

Drivers starting from Fort Lauderdale, FL have 25 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in Florida. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 7-mile quick runs to 545-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Fort Lauderdale, FL spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

85

Longest Drive

618 mi

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Quickest Drive

12m

Avon Park, FL

Plan Around Fort Lauderdale, FL

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Fort Lauderdale, FL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Fort Walton Beach, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL 618 mi · 11h 25m Destin, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL 614.8 mi · 11h 25m Jasper, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL 384.6 mi · 5h 53m Alachua, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL 323.2 mi · 6h 8m

Continue From Fort Lauderdale, FL

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Fort Lauderdale, FL to Bonifay, FL 544.7 mi · 9h 57m Fort Lauderdale, FL to Apalachicola, FL 494.3 mi · 9h 59m Fort Lauderdale, FL to Jacksonville, FL 318.5 mi · 5h 59m Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL 263.7 mi · 3h 43m

Trips from Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fort Lauderdale, FL to Bonifay, FL

544.7 mi 9h 57m

Fort Lauderdale, FL to Apalachicola, FL

494.3 mi 9h 59m

Fort Lauderdale, FL to Jacksonville, FL

318.5 mi 5h 59m

Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tampa, FL

263.7 mi 3h 43m

Fort Lauderdale, FL to Tavares, FL

236.6 mi 4h 37m

Fort Lauderdale, FL to Bradenton, FL

225.6 mi 4h 13m

Fort Lauderdale, FL to Fish Hawk, FL

224.9 mi 4h 43m

Fort Lauderdale, FL to Orlando, FL

213.5 mi 3h 9m

Fort Lauderdale, FL to Bay Hill, FL

208.1 mi 4h 3m

Fort Lauderdale, FL to South Gate Ridge, FL

207.6 mi 3h 51m

Fort Lauderdale, FL to Burnt Store Marina, FL

166.6 mi 3h 12m

Fort Lauderdale, FL to Indian Harbour Beach, FL

159.3 mi 3h 11m

Fort Lauderdale, FL to Estero, FL

123.3 mi 2h 20m

Fort Lauderdale, FL to Okeechobee County, FL

120.1 mi 2h 37m

Fort Lauderdale, FL to Buckhead Ridge, FL

112 mi 2h 28m

Fort Lauderdale, FL to Harlem, FL

80.2 mi 1h 24m

Fort Lauderdale, FL to Miami, FL

27.4 mi 38m

Fort Lauderdale, FL to Brownsville, FL

25.8 mi 37m

Driving from Fort Lauderdale, FL

On average, trips departing from Fort Lauderdale, FL run 155 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 58m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 545 miles (9h 59m), while the shortest is just 7 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Fort Lauderdale, FL are Bonifay, FL (544.7 mi, 9h 57m), Apalachicola, FL (494.3 mi, 9h 59m), Jacksonville, FL (318.5 mi, 5h 59m), Tampa, FL (263.7 mi, 3h 43m), and Tavares, FL (236.6 mi, 4h 37m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in FL currently averages around $4.15 per gallon. For the typical 155-mile trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 25 mapped routes leaving Fort Lauderdale, FL and 60 routes heading into Fort Lauderdale, FL, covering 85 total connections. Distances range from 7 to 545 miles.

The longest mapped route from Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 545 miles and takes approximately 9h 59m. Shorter options start at just 7 miles.

The average route from Fort Lauderdale, FL runs about 155 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 58m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.15/gallon for regular), the average 155-mile trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Fort Lauderdale, FL include Bonifay, FL, Apalachicola, FL, Jacksonville, FL and Tampa, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.