Origin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Evening in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday
Local time
8:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Inwood, FL
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 7m
Distance
200.1 mi
322 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 55m
★
6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 34m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 14m
3 PM
4h 18m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Inwood, FL
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a 200.1-mile journey from Fort Lauderdale to Inwood, Florida, will take you approximately 4 hours and 7 minutes. This drive is well-suited for a single day, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll primarily travel on Florida's Turnpike and FL 60, with a brief stint on Cypress Gardens Boulevard. Expect the total fuel cost to be around $32, making it a budget-friendly trip within the state. The overall feel is a straightforward highway-focused drive across Florida, perfect for when you want to get from point A to point B efficiently.
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
100 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 125.2 miles on Florida's Turnpike, offering a consistent, high-speed experience. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of FL 60 and Cypress Gardens Boulevard suggests a transition to slightly more varied road conditions as you approach your destination. Overall, anticipate a driving experience characterized by efficient travel on well-maintained highways.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 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.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 200.1 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 135.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese 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
6
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
6
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.
6
195.8 mi into trip
|
~3h 58m in
|
US 17 / 3rd Street Southwest
Turn right onto US 17 / 3rd Street Southwest
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Inwood, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Avon Park along the way.
Avon Park
182.5 mi in
|
~3h 37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 125.2 mi | 2h 16m |
| FL 60 | 46.4 mi | 59m |
| Cypress Gardens Boulevard | 7.2 mi | 11m |
| US 27 | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| Northwest 9th Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| South Powerline Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| West Lake Howard Drive | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| 3rd Street Southwest | 1.3 mi | 2m |
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 Inwood, 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
125 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 193
Toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
12
Keep slight right at fork
245 ft
·
6 sec
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto FL 60
46 mi
·
59 min
·
FL 60
Use the left lane.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 27: Haines City, Avon Park
15
Keep slight right at fork
201 ft
·
7 sec
16
Merge onto US 27
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
US 27
17
Continue on US 27
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 27
18
Turn left onto FL 540
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Cypress Gardens Boulevard
19
Turn right onto US 17
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
3rd Street Southwest
Use the right lane.
20
Continue on US 17
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
6th Street Northwest
21
Turn left onto CR 542
508 ft
·
10 sec
·
Avenue D Northwest
22
Continue on CR 542
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lake Howard Drive
23
Turn right onto CR 542
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
Avenue G Northwest
24
Turn right onto 26th Street Northwest
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
26th Street Northwest
25
Turn left onto Avenue M Northwest
298 ft
·
15 sec
·
Avenue M Northwest
26
Turn right onto 28th Street Northwest
170 ft
·
10 sec
·
28th Street Northwest
27
Turn left onto Avenue M Northwest
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
Avenue M Northwest
28
Arrive at destination
Avenue M Northwest
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, an early morning departure from Fort Lauderdale is recommended to maximize your day in Inwood. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to break up the drive. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is over 125 miles on the Turnpike, so plan for a fuel stop before or during that segment if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $32 estimated cost is based on current prices and your vehicle's efficiency.
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 100 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, or about 1h 57m 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 44 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 100 miles or 1h 57m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Inwood, 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 200.1 miles and 4h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 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 100 mi from Fort Lauderdale, FL · 1h 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
100 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 100 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 125.2 miles.
Arriving in Inwood, FL
The final approach into Inwood, 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 Inwood, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.85 one way
$63.70 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $34.65 | $69.29 |
| premium | $4.72 | $37.21 | $74.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $44.18 | $88.36 |
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
$32
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 70 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 60 | 0 | $21.01 | $9.60 |
| Efficient EV | 50 | 0 | $17.51 | $8.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 80 | 1 | $28.01 | $12.81 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Inwood, FL
Evening in Inwood on Wednesday
Local time
8:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
6 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 7m 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 Inwood, FL covers 200.1 miles and takes about 4h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, FL 60, Cypress Gardens Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 100 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 $31.85 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 demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 200.1 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.
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 135.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Inwood, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Avon Park along the way.
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