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Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Asbury Lake, FL

Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026

Drive Time

6h 6m

Distance

318.3 mi

512 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 54m ★
6 AM
6h 7m
8 AM
6h 33m
10 AM
6h 16m
12 PM
6h 13m
3 PM
6h 17m
5 PM
6h 31m
8 PM
5h 59m

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

city ​​in Broward County, Florida, United States

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Asbury Lake, FL covers 318.3 miles and takes about 6h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Northwest 9th Avenue, Powerline Road, South Powerline Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.66 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

159.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 6m drive with frequent turns across 318.3 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northwest 9th Avenue 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 6m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Asbury Lake, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northwest 9th Avenue
Powerline Road
South Powerline Road
South Pompano Parkway
West Atlantic Boulevard
Northwest 31st Avenue
Florida's Turnpike Toll
Orlando

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Northwest 9th Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East Broward Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard
2

Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue

2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue
3

Continue on Powerline Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road
4

Continue on South Powerline Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · South Powerline Road
5

Continue on South Pompano Parkway

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Pompano Parkway
6

Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
7

Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
8

Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
9

Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
10

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

85 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike
11

Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

0.5 mi · 54 sec · FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
12

Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

213 ft · 5 sec · FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
13

Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
14

Take the exit slight right toward I 95

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 95
15

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 95 North: Daytona Beach
16

Merge slight left

188 mi · 3 hr 22 min
17

Take the exit slight right toward FL 16: Saint Augustine, Green Cove Springs

0.3 mi · 43 sec · FL 16: Saint Augustine, Green Cove Springs
18

Merge slight right onto Charles Usinas Memorial Highway

318 ft · 6 sec · Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
19

Continue on Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway

2.0 mi · 3 min · Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway
20

Continue straight

5.2 mi · 7 min
21

Turn straight

0.2 mi · 18 sec
22

Turn left onto Silverleaf Parkway

105 ft · 5 sec · Silverleaf Parkway
23

Continue straight

1.7 mi · 2 min
24

At the end of the road, turn right

4.0 mi · 5 min
25

Turn slight left

0.3 mi · 29 sec
26

At the end of the road, turn left

3.2 mi · 4 min
27

Turn left onto First Coast Expressway

12 mi · 13 min · First Coast Expressway
28

Take the exit slight right toward CR 216

0.3 mi · 43 sec · CR 216
29

Keep slight left to continue on CR 216 West

325 ft · 8 sec · CR 216 West
30

Turn straight onto Cathedral Oak Parkway

1.7 mi · 3 min · Cathedral Oak Parkway
31

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

23 ft · the route
32

Exit the roundabout

0.8 mi · 1 min
33

Turn right onto Henley Road

1.3 mi · 2 min · Henley Road
34

Turn left onto Branscomb Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · Branscomb Road
35

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 159.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, or about 3h 3m 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 70 miles or 1h 20m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 159.1 miles or 3h 3m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL

This is one driving day of about 318.3 miles and 6h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Fort Lauderdale, 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 159.1 mi from Fort Lauderdale, FL · 3h 3m into the drive

city in Brevard County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cape Canaveral, FL

159 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

Lake Worth Corridor, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Cape Canaveral, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 159.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Asbury Lake, FL

The final approach into Asbury Lake, 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 Asbury Lake, 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

$50.66 one way

$101.33 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 111 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $55.11 $110.23
premium $4.72 $59.19 $118.37
diesel $5.61 $70.28 $140.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$51

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 111.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 95.5 1 $33.42 $15.28
Efficient EV 79.6 0 $27.85 $12.73
EV Truck/SUV 127.3 1 $44.56 $20.37

Gas CO2

111 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Evening in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday

Local time

5:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Asbury Lake, FL

Evening in Asbury Lake on Wednesday

Local time

5:58 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

12 degrees cooler at arrival

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

Road read

6h 6m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Asbury Lake, FL covers 318.3 miles and takes about 6h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northwest 9th Avenue, Powerline Road, South Powerline Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 159.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.66 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 6m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Asbury Lake, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Asbury Lake, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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