Origin
Cape Canaveral, FL
Evening in Cape Canaveral on Sunday
Local time
8:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cape Canaveral, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
194.3 mi
313 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
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6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cape Canaveral, FL
Brent Singleton
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Cape Canaveral, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 194.3 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on George J King Boulevard, FL 528, Bennett Causeway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.46 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
97.1 miles from Cape Canaveral, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 52m drive with frequent turns across 194.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
George J King Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cape Canaveral, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is easy. At 2h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cape Canaveral, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| George J King Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 528 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bennett Causeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beachline Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Clearlake Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Industry Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| FL 70 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
George J King Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Canaveral, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on Intermodal Gate
154 ft
·
16 sec
·
Intermodal Gate
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto George J King Boulevard
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
George J King Boulevard
3
Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528, SR A1A North: Terminals 5-10, Orlando
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
FL 528, SR A1A North: Terminals 5-10, Orlando
4
Merge slight left onto Bennett Causeway
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Bennett Causeway
5
Continue on Beachline Expressway
0.6 mi
·
53 sec
·
Beachline Expressway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Clearlake Road
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Clearlake Road
7
Turn straight onto East Industry Road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Industry Road
8
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
9
Continue straight
2.6 mi
·
3 min
10
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
11
Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 95 South: Miami
12
Merge slight left
73 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
14
Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
492 ft
·
12 sec
·
FL 70 West: Okeechobee
15
Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
16
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
17
Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
18
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
85 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
19
Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
20
Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
253 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
21
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
22
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Northwest 16th Avenue
23
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Andrews Avenue
24
Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
495 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Atlantic Boulevard
25
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 95 South: Miami
26
Merge slight left
7.2 mi
·
8 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
28
Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Broward Boulevard
29
Continue on East Broward Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Broward Boulevard
30
Arrive at your destination
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 97.1 miles from Cape Canaveral, FL, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
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 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.1 miles or 1h 26m 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 21m
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 Cape Canaveral, 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 Cape Canaveral, FL
This is one driving day of about 194.3 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cape Canaveral, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 97.1 mi from Cape Canaveral, FL · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
97 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 97.1 miles from Cape Canaveral, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.46 one way
$64.91 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
68 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $35.16 | $70.32 |
| premium | $4.90 | $37.45 | $74.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $43.17 | $86.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 58.3 | 0 | $20.40 | $9.33 |
| Efficient EV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.00 | $7.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 77.7 | 0 | $27.20 | $12.44 |
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Evening in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday
Local time
8:38 PM
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
2 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 52m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cape Canaveral, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 194.3 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are George J King Boulevard, FL 528, Bennett Causeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 97.1 miles from Cape Canaveral, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.46 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Cape Canaveral, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is easy. At 2h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cape Canaveral, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cape Canaveral, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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