Drive Time
3h 58m
Distance
223.3 mi
359 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
Photo: Kelly
The drive from Fish Hawk, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 223.3 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Churchside Drive, Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard, Fishhawk Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.30 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
111.7 miles from Fish Hawk, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 59m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 58m drive with frequent turns across 223.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 58m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fish Hawk, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Churchside Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fishhawk Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lithia Pinecrest Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pinecrest Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Canal Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Flamingo Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Fish Hawk, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Start on Ternglade Drive
Turn left onto Churchside Drive
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
Exit the roundabout onto Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard
Turn right onto Fishhawk Boulevard
Turn right onto Lithia Pinecrest Road
Continue on Pinecrest Road
Turn left
Turn right onto Canal Street
Continue straight
Turn right onto Main Street
Keep slight left to continue on Flamingo Drive
Turn right
Continue straight
Continue straight
Take the exit left
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard
Continue on East Broward Boulevard
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 111.7 miles or 1h 59m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Lauderdale, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fish Hawk, 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 Fish Hawk, FL
This is one driving day of about 223.3 miles and 3h 58m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 111.7 mi from Fish Hawk, FL · 1h 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
112 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 111.7 miles from Fish Hawk, 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
$37.30 one way
$74.60 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $40.40 | $80.81 |
| premium | $4.90 | $43.04 | $86.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $49.61 | $99.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 67 | 0 | $23.45 | $10.72 |
| Efficient EV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.54 | $8.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 89.3 | 1 | $31.26 | $14.29 |
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Night in Fish Hawk on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Night in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
63°F
Eagle Lake, FL
112 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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