Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Dover, FL

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

4h 40m

Distance

226.3 mi

364 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 27m ★

6 AM

4h 40m

8 AM

5h 7m

10 AM

4h 50m

12 PM

4h 47m

3 PM

4h 51m

5 PM

5h 6m

8 PM

4h 32m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Dover, FL covers 226.3 miles and takes about 4h 40m 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, FL 60, North Dover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 125.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $36.02 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

113.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 12m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 40m. Total distance: 226.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 40m highway drive covering 226.3 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and FL 60. The longest continuous stretch is about 125.2 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 18 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 125.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 60. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in near Northwest 31st Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 226.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 11 key points

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

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

Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

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

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.

135.3 mi into trip | ~2h 36m in

Take the exit toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

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

Exit 193 Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

136 mi into trip | ~2h 38m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	125.2 mi	2h 16m
FL 60	84.3 mi	1h 48m
North Dover Road	3.9 mi	9m
Northwest 9th Avenue	2.9 mi	5m
South Powerline Road	2.4 mi	4m
Main Street	1.7 mi	3m
Powerline Road	1.1 mi	2m
South Pompano Parkway	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 125.2 mi, about 2h 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on SR 842

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard

Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue

2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue

Continue on SR 845

1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on SR 845

2.4 mi · 4 min · South Powerline Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on SR 845

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Pompano Parkway

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto SR 814

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Northwest 31st Avenue

Use the right lane.

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · this road

Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando Use the straight / left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

125 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 193 Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

Keep slight right at fork

245 ft · 6 sec

Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto FL 60

61 mi · 1 hr 17 min · FL 60

Use the left lane.

Take the exit onto Flamingo Drive

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Flamingo Drive

Use the left lane.

Continue on Main Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Turn left onto FL 60

24 mi · 30 min · FL 60

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto North Dover Road

3.9 mi · 9 min · North Dover Road

Use the right lane.

Arrive at destination

Dover Road

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 113.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, or about 2h 12m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.2 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 50 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 113.2 miles or 2h 12m 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 41m

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

Before You Leave

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

This is one driving day of about 226.3 miles and 4h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 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 125.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 113.2 mi from Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2h 12m into the drive

city in Polk County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eagle Lake, FL

113 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 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Vero Beach, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113.2 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 125.2 miles.

Arriving in Dover, FL

The final approach into Dover, 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 Dover, 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.

Lake Wales Latte Lounge Coffee and Bookshop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 177.8

Lake Wales, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+18632968827

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 194

Bartow, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 194

Bartow, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

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

Dinosaur World

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 226.3

Plant City, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+18137179865

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, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 80.8

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Stuart Heritage Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 80.8

Stuart, Florida

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+17722204600

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.02 one way

$72.04 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$39.18	$78.37
premium	$4.72	$42.08	$84.16
diesel	$5.61	$49.96	$99.93

Estimated Tolls: $8.76

Florida's Turnpike (125.2 mi) $8.76

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

$36

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

2 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

Blink Charging Station

Bartow, Florida

Blink

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Bartow, Florida

Tesla

1 DCFC

Blink: 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	67.9	0	$23.76	$10.86
Efficient EV	56.6	0	$19.80	$9.05
EV Truck/SUV	90.5	1	$31.68	$14.48

Gas CO2

79 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Late night in Fort Lauderdale on Friday

Local time

2:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

E 7 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Destination

Dover, FL

Late night in Dover on Friday

Local time

2:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

62°F

Eagle Lake, FL

113 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

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 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 40m 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 Dover, FL covers 226.3 miles and takes about 4h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, FL 60, North Dover Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 113.2 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 $36.02 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.

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

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