Trip from Bushnell, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Drive Time

4h 54m

Distance

257.4 mi

414 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 41m ★

6 AM

4h 54m

8 AM

5h 21m

10 AM

5h 4m

12 PM

5h 1m

3 PM

5h 5m

5 PM

5h 20m

8 PM

4h 46m

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

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Bushnell, FL

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city in Broward County, Florida, United States

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 257.4-mile journey from Bushnell, Florida, to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which will take approximately 4 hours and 54 minutes. This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 97% of the route utilizing major roads like Florida's Turnpike, I-95, and US-301. Given its manageable duration, it's perfectly suited as a single-day trip, saving you the need for an overnight stop. Expect a fuel cost of around $41 for this expedition. The route offers a straightforward passage through the heart of Florida, making it a practical choice for getting from one point to another efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

128.7 miles from Bushnell, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with a significant 97% of the journey spent on major roadways. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 228.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike, indicating long periods of consistent driving. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of US-301 suggests a brief departure from the high-speed interstates at certain points. Prepare for a driving experience that prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently rather than offering varied or winding scenery.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 228.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 7.8 miles in near CR 470.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 257.4 miles you will encounter 20 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 7.8 miles (CR 470): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (CR 470 / Central Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 244.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 20 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7.8 mi into trip | ~12m in | CR 470

Turn right onto CR 470

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

10.7 mi into trip | ~17m in | CR 470 / Central Parkway

Enter roundabout onto CR 470 / Central Parkway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

244.4 mi into trip | ~4h 32m in

Take the exit toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 67 Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther Kin...

245 mi into trip | ~4h 34m in

Keep slight left at fork toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlan...

254.9 mi into trip | ~4h 48m 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

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Bushnell, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike South along the way.

Florida's Turnpike South

15.7 mi in | ~25m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	228.1 mi	4h 6m
I 95	7.2 mi	8m
US 301	6.9 mi	9m
Central Parkway	4 mi	6m
CR 470	2.7 mi	4m
West Broward Boulevard	1.8 mi	3m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard	1.4 mi	2m
McNeill Drive	1.2 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 228.1 mi, about 4h 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Noble Avenue

0.9 mi · 2 min · West Noble Avenue

Continue on US 301

6.9 mi · 9 min · US 301

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto CR 470

2.5 mi · 4 min · CR 470

Use the right lane.

Enter roundabout onto CR 470

188 ft · 4 sec · Central Parkway

Continue on CR 470

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Central Parkway

Enter roundabout onto CR 470

197 ft · 4 sec · Central Parkway

Continue on CR 470

0.6 mi · 1 min · Central Parkway

Enter roundabout onto CR 470

192 ft · 4 sec · Central Parkway

Continue on CR 470

0.8 mi · 1 min · Central Parkway

Enter roundabout onto CR 470

186 ft · 3 sec · Central Parkway

Continue on CR 470

1.0 mi · 1 min · Central Parkway

Enter roundabout onto Central Parkway

155 ft · 2 sec · Central Parkway

Continue on Central Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Central Parkway

Enter roundabout onto Central Parkway

194 ft · 4 sec · Central Parkway

Continue on Central Parkway

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Central Parkway

Turn right onto McNeill Drive

526 ft · 11 sec · McNeill Drive

Continue on McNeill Drive

1.1 mi · 1 min · McNeill Drive

Continue on CR 470

0.1 mi · 11 sec · CR 470

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 57 sec

Toward Florida's Turnpike South

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

228 mi · 4 hr 6 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 67 Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

251 ft · 15 sec

Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

Turn left onto SR 814

497 ft · 16 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 95 South: Miami

Merge onto I 95

7.2 mi · 8 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

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

Turn left onto SR 842

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Broward Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on SR 842

0.2 mi · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

SR 842

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 54-minute drive, departing early in the morning is your best bet to avoid any potential traffic, especially as you approach Fort Lauderdale. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in how you pace yourself. The longest stretch on Florida's Turnpike is over 200 miles, so plan your fuel and rest breaks accordingly before you get on that section. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as gas stations can be more spaced out on the Turnpike compared to other segments of your trip.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 128.7 miles from Bushnell, FL, or about 2h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 228.1 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 128.7 miles or 2h 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 57m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bushnell, 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 Bushnell, FL

This is one driving day of about 257.4 miles and 4h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bushnell, 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 228.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 128.7 mi from Bushnell, FL · 2h 28m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

129 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Orlando, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 128.7 miles from Bushnell, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 228.1 miles.

Arriving in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$40.97 one way

$81.94 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 90 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$44.57	$89.14
premium	$4.72	$47.86	$95.72
diesel	$5.61	$56.83	$113.66

Estimated Tolls: $15.97

Florida's Turnpike (228.1 mi) $15.97

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Tolls

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	77.2	0	$27.03	$12.36
Efficient EV	64.4	0	$22.52	$10.30
EV Truck/SUV	103	1	$36.04	$16.47

Gas CO2

90 kg

EV CO2

30 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Bushnell, FL

Morning in Bushnell on Wednesday

Local time

7:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Morning in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday

Local time

7:43 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°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

10 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

4h 54m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bushnell, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 257.4 miles and takes about 4h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 95, US 301. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 128.7 miles from Bushnell, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $40.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

On the drive from Bushnell, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike South along the way.

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Trip from Bushnell, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bushnell, FL

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Same local time

10 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 54m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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