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Trip from Buckhead Ridge, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 30m

Distance

112.7 mi

181 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 20m ★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 25m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Buckhead Ridge, FL, FL

Buckhead Ridge, FL

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city ​​in Broward County, Florida, United States

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Buckhead Ridge, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 112.7 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on FL 710, I 95, FL 78 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.9 miles on FL 710. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.94 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

56.4 miles from Buckhead Ridge, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
FL 710 47.9 mi 1h 4m
I 95 47.2 mi 54m
FL 78 6.5 mi 9m
US 98 6.4 mi 10m
West Broward Boulevard 1.8 mi 3m
Southeast 86th Boulevard 0.9 mi 1m
West Blue Heron Boulevard 0.4 mi <1m
Lake Drive West 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: FL 710 — 47.9 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buckhead Ridge, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.

1

Start on Lake Drive West

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lake Drive West
2

At end of road, turn right onto FL 78

6.5 mi · 9 min · FL 78
3

Continue on US 98; US 441

1.2 mi · 2 min · US 98; US 441
Use the left lane.
4

Continue on US 98; US 441

0.2 mi · 21 sec · US 98; US 441
5

Enter roundabout onto US 98; US 441

123 ft · 2 sec · US 98; US 441
6

Continue on US 98; US 441

5.0 mi · 7 min · US 98; US 441
Use the left lane.
7

Turn left onto CR 15A

0.9 mi · 1 min · Southeast 86th Boulevard
8

At end of road, turn right onto FL 710

48 mi · 1 hr 4 min · FL 710
9

Turn sharp left onto FL 809

0.3 mi · 42 sec · North Military Trail
10

Turn right onto FL 708

0.4 mi · 49 sec · West Blue Heron Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach Use the right lane.
12

Merge onto I 95

27 mi · 30 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

21 mi · 23 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 27 Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Turn left onto SR 842

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Broward Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
16

Continue on SR 842

0.2 mi · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17

Arrive at destination

SR 842

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 56.4 miles from Buckhead Ridge, FL, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.9 miles.

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 25 miles or 38m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 56.4 miles or 1h 20m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 4m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Lauderdale, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Buckhead Ridge, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Buckhead Ridge, FL

This is one driving day of about 112.7 miles and 2h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Buckhead Ridge, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on FL 710 for about 47.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Worth, FL

56 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.

Popular next leg

Lake Worth, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

38.3 mi · 49m

Pacing Suggestions

Pahokee, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.4 miles from Buckhead Ridge, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 8.1

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Boynton Beach Parasailing

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 80.5

Boynton Beach, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15613598359

Visit website

Cox Science Center and Aquarium

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 72.5

West Palm Beach, Florida

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+15618321988

Visit website

Joseph C. Carter Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 112.7

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19548285411

Visit website

Wreck It Ft Laudy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 104.7

Oakland Park, Florida

West Palm Beach Escape Rooms

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 64.4

West Palm Beach, Florida

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15616605120

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 88.6

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.2 and 110.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
8.2 mi into trip | ~13m in | US 98; US 441

Enter roundabout onto US 98; US 441

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
14.2 mi into trip | ~23m in | FL 710

At end of road, turn right onto FL 710

Navigation decision point

6
62.3 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | FL 708 / West Blue Heron Boulevard

Turn right onto FL 708 / West Blue Heron Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
89.6 mi into trip | ~2h 1m in | I 95

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
110.3 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in

Take the exit toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 27 Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.94 one way

$35.88 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $19.51 $39.03
premium $4.72 $20.96 $41.91
diesel $5.61 $24.88 $49.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.8 0 $11.83 $5.41
Efficient EV 28.2 0 $9.86 $4.51
EV Truck/SUV 45.1 0 $15.78 $7.21

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Buckhead Ridge, FL

Afternoon in Buckhead Ridge on Saturday

Local time

2:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Afternoon in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday

Local time

2:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

6 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 30m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

112.7 mi in 2h 30m, mostly highway — 47.9 mi of that is on FL 710.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.9 mi on FL 710.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 710 and I 95. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.2 miles in near US 98; US 441.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 112.7 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles (US 98; US 441): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.2 miles (FL 710): Navigation decision point; at 62.3 miles (FL 708 / West Blue Heron Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Arriving in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full guide →

Fort Lauderdale is a coastal city on the Atlantic Ocean in the US state of Florida. It is known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive canal system. Situated in Broward County in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area, the city's population is over 180,000 (2021). The city is most famous for its beaches and boats, and while the city of Fort Lauderdale is relatively small in area, the term 'Fort Lauderdale' is often used to refer to the larger metropolis that has grown up around it. It is the county seat for Broward county, and is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metropolitan area, which has over 6.1 million people (2019).

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 112.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 47.9 miles on FL 710. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 8.2 miles (US 98; US 441): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 14.2 miles (FL 710): Navigation decision point; at 62.3 miles (FL 708 / West Blue Heron Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Lauderdale, FL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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