Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
66.8 mi
107 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
Photo: Kelly
The drive from Belle Glade, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 66.8 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, Port Everglades Expressway, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.8 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
33.4 miles from Belle Glade, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 66.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and Port Everglades Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.8 miles on US 27.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Port Everglades Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 44.3 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 66.8 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 44.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the exit toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 84 toward SR 84 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 84 / Marina Boulevard toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Belle Glade, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Naples along the way.
Naples
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 39.8 mi | 47m |
| Port Everglades Expressway | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| I 75 | 4.6 mi | 4m |
| South Main Street | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| SR 84 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| East Palm Beach Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Marina Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 3rd Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
Step-by-step road directions between Belle Glade, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Start on this road
Turn right onto FL 15; FL 80
Continue on FL 15; FL 80
Continue on FL 80
Turn left onto Southwest 1st Avenue
Turn left onto US 27
Continue on US 27
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 75
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595
Take the exit
Turn straight onto SR 84
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 84
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 84
Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street
Continue on Southeast 17th Street
Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue
Turn left onto SR 842
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 66.8 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.4 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Lauderdale, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Belle Glade, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Belle Glade, FL
This is one driving day of about 66.8 miles and 1h 28m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.4 mi from Belle Glade, FL · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 66.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.4 miles from Belle Glade, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Fort Lauderdale, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fort Lauderdale, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$11.16 one way
$22.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $12.09 | $24.17 |
| premium | $4.90 | $12.88 | $25.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $14.84 | $29.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $7.01 | $3.21 |
| Efficient EV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.85 | $2.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.7 | 0 | $9.35 | $4.28 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Belle Glade on Saturday
Local time
8:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday
Local time
8:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
72°F
Pembroke Pines, FL
33 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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