Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Fish Hawk, FL

Drive Time

4h 43m

Distance

224.9 mi

362 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 30m ★

6 AM

4h 44m

8 AM

5h 10m

10 AM

4h 53m

12 PM

4h 50m

3 PM

4h 54m

5 PM

5h 9m

8 PM

4h 35m

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

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Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Fish Hawk, FL covers 224.9 miles and takes about 4h 43m 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 $37.57 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

112.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 4h 43m drive with frequent turns across 224.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 25 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

This is a straightforward 4h 43m 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL to Fish Hawk, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

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

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

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 Fish Hawk, FL.

Start on East Broward Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard

Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue

2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue

Continue on Powerline Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road

Continue on South Powerline Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · South Powerline Road

Continue on South Pompano Parkway

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Pompano Parkway

Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Northwest 31st Avenue

Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

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

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

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

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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

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

0.7 mi · 1 min · US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

Keep slight right

246 ft · 7 sec

Merge slight left

61 mi · 1 hr 17 min

Take the exit left toward Flamingo Drive

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Flamingo Drive

Continue on Main Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

Turn left

7.4 mi · 9 min

Turn left onto South Church Avenue

3.1 mi · 4 min · South Church Avenue

Turn right onto Pinecrest Road

4.7 mi · 8 min · Pinecrest Road

Continue on Lithia Pinecrest Road

9.3 mi · 16 min · Lithia Pinecrest Road

Turn left onto Fishhawk Boulevard

0.7 mi · 1 min · Fishhawk Boulevard

Turn left onto Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Fishhawk Crossing Boulevard

Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Churchside Drive

59 ft · 3 sec · Churchside Drive

Exit the roundabout onto Churchside Drive

272 ft · 13 sec · Churchside Drive

At the end of the road, turn right onto Ternglade Drive

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Ternglade Drive

Arrive at your destination

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 112.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, or about 2h 21m 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 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 112.5 miles or 2h 21m 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 52m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fish Hawk, 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 224.9 miles and 4h 43m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 112.5 mi from Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eagle Lake, FL

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.

Pacing Suggestions

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Eagle Lake, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 112.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fish Hawk, FL

The final approach into Fish Hawk, 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 Fish Hawk, 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

$37.57 one way

$75.14 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$40.69	$81.39
premium	$4.90	$43.35	$86.70
diesel	$5.64	$49.96	$99.93

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	67.5	0	$23.61	$10.80
Efficient EV	56.2	0	$19.68	$9.00
EV Truck/SUV	90	1	$31.49	$14.39

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Afternoon in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday

Local time

4:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fish Hawk, FL

Afternoon in Fish Hawk on Sunday

Local time

4:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

8 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 43m 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 Fish Hawk, FL covers 224.9 miles and takes about 4h 43m 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 112.5 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 $37.57 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 is a straightforward 4h 43m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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

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