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Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Astatula, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 26m

Distance

230.3 mi

371 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$37

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

12 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 13m ★
6 AM
4h 26m
8 AM
4h 53m
10 AM
4h 36m
12 PM
4h 33m
3 PM
4h 37m
5 PM
4h 52m
8 PM
4h 18m

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

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city ​​in Broward County, Florida, United States

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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town in Lake County, Florida, United States

Astatula, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Astatula, FL covers 230.3 miles and takes about 4h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, CR 561, Northwest 9th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 210.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.66 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

115.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 13m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 26m. Total distance: 230.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 26m highway drive covering 230.3 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and CR 561. The longest continuous stretch is about 210.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 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 210.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and CR 561. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in near Northwest 31st Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 230.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 8.7 miles (Northwest 31st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

5
8.7 mi into trip | ~16m in | Northwest 31st Avenue

Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
9.8 mi into trip | ~18m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

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

Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
5
10.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | Florida's Turnpike

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
220.8 mi into trip | ~4h 7m in

Take the exit toward Minneola

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 278 Toward Minneola
7
221.3 mi into trip | ~4h 8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Montverde

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward Montverde

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 210.7 mi 3h 48m
CR 561 3 mi 5m
Northwest 9th Avenue 2.9 mi 5m
South Powerline Road 2.4 mi 4m
CR 455 2.2 mi 3m
North Hancock Road 1.7 mi 3m
Powerline Road 1.1 mi 2m
South Pompano Parkway 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 210.7 mi, about 3h 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 842

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 SR 845

1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4

Continue on SR 845

2.4 mi · 4 min · South Powerline Road
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on SR 845

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Pompano Parkway
Use the left lane.
6

Turn left onto SR 814

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
7

Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
Use the right lane.
8

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando Use the straight / left lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
10

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

211 mi · 3 hr 48 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 278 Toward Minneola Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

336 ft · 8 sec
Toward Montverde Use the right lane.
13

Turn straight onto North Hancock Road

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Hancock Road
14

Continue on this road

1.0 mi · 2 min · this road
15

Turn left

0.8 mi · 2 min
16

Enter roundabout onto CR 455

182 ft · 4 sec · CR 455
17

Continue on CR 455

0.5 mi · 53 sec · CR 455
18

Enter roundabout

92 ft · 2 sec
19

Continue

335 ft · 6 sec
20

Turn straight onto CR 455

1.6 mi · 2 min · CR 455
21

Enter roundabout

52 ft · 1 sec
22

Continue

439 ft · 8 sec
23

Turn straight onto CR 561

3.0 mi · 5 min · CR 561
24

Turn right onto CR 48

122 ft · 3 sec · Florida Avenue
25

Arrive at destination

CR 48

Trip Plan

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 115.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, or about 2h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 210.7 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 51 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 115.2 miles or 2h 13m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Astatula, 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 230.3 miles and 4h 26m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 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.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 210.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 115.2 mi from Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2h 13m into the drive

Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

115 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

Jupiter, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale, 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 210.7 miles.

Arriving in Astatula, FL

The final approach into Astatula, 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 Astatula, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Coffee Stop

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Oakland, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 213.9

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+14079060330

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Orlando, Florida

1.6 mi

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winter Garden, Florida

2.4 mi

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 213.9

Oakland, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+14079060330

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 197.4

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14079894499

Visit website

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 213.9

Winter Garden, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Sprout & Bean | Play Café | Coffee Shop and Indoor Playground | Winter Garden

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 213.9

Winter Garden, Florida

+13522052589

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 213.9

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 213.9

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ABB Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 213.9

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 131.6

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Crayola Experience Orlando

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 197.4

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+14077571700

Visit website

Joseph C. Carter Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19548285411

Visit website

Wreck It Ft Laudy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Oakland Park, Florida

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 82.3

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

The Orlando Auto Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 197.4

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 12–9 pm

+13217541700

Visit website

Discovery Cove

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Very expen mile 197.4

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14075134600

Visit website

Fun Spot America

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 197.4

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 2 pm–12 am

+14073633867

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.66 one way

$73.32 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $39.88 $79.75
premium $4.72 $42.82 $85.65
diesel $5.61 $50.85 $101.69

Estimated Tolls: $14.75

Florida's Turnpike (210.7 mi) $14.75

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

$37

Tolls

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Fort Lauderdale Hub, Miami Rd, FL

Ft Lauderdale, FL

BP_PULSE

16 DCFC

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale - Tesla Supercharger

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Tesla

16 DCFC

606 N Federal Hwy

Fort Lauderdale, FL

US_SUPERCHARGE

4 DCFC

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Fort Lauderdale (Holman Motorcars)

Fort Lauderdale, FL

ABM

3 DCFC

Grieco Chevrolet Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL

EV Connect

2 DCFC

Sonesta Ft. Lauderdale Beach

Fort Lauderdale, FL

US_SUPERCHARGE

2 DCFC

Fort Lauderdale Nissan

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

FPL EVOLUTION BRIGHTLINE 11

Fort Lauderdale, FL

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 US_SUPERCHARGE: 2 EV Connect: 1 BP_PULSE: 1 ABM: 1 Non-Networked: 1 Tesla: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 69.1 0 $24.18 $11.05
Efficient EV 57.6 0 $20.15 $9.21
EV Truck/SUV 92.1 1 $32.24 $14.74

Gas CO2

81 kg

EV CO2

27 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Afternoon in Fort Lauderdale on Friday

Local time

4:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny

E 7 to 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Destination

Astatula, FL

Afternoon in Astatula on Friday

Local time

4:06 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

16 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

4h 26m 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL to Astatula, FL covers 230.3 miles and takes about 4h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, CR 561, Northwest 9th Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 115.2 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 $36.66 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.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 230.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (Northwest 31st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Astatula, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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