Skip to main content
Trip.ovh Logo
Trip.ovh

Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Midway, FL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

11h 53m

Distance

647.2 mi

1,042 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$103

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
11h 43m ★
6 AM
11h 54m
8 AM
12h 15m
10 AM
12h 1m
12 PM
11h 59m
3 PM
12h 2m
5 PM
12h 14m
8 PM
11h 47m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
city ​​in Broward County, Florida, United States

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Wikimedia Commons

Downtown Midway, FL, FL

Midway, FL

Arian Fernandez

Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Midway, FL covers 647.2 miles and takes about 11h 53m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.

The route leans on I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 269.9 miles on I 10. At current regular gas prices, budget about $103.02 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

3 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

323.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

At 647.2 miles and 11h 53m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are I 10 and 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 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 10 is the longest continuous segment at about 269.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 647.2 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 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 250.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 357.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

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
7
250.5 mi into trip | ~4h 39m in | Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Ocala
8
357.7 mi into trip | ~6h 34m in

Take the exit toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
8
357.8 mi into trip | ~6h 34m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee
8
628.1 mi into trip | ~11h 24m in

Take the exit toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 26 Toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad

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 Midway, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.

Tallahassee

357.7 mi in | ~6h 34m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 10 269.9 mi 4h 49m
Florida's Turnpike 240.6 mi 4h 20m
I 75 106.9 mi 1h 54m
Garcon Point Road 8.8 mi 12m
Avalon Boulevard 5.5 mi 7m
Gulf Breeze Parkway 3.9 mi 5m
Northwest 9th Avenue 2.9 mi 5m
South Powerline Road 2.4 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 10 — 269.9 mi, about 4h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

240 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Florida's Turnpike
Toward I 75 North: Ocala Use the straight lane.
12

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 15 sec
Exit 435 Toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 10 West: Tallahassee Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15

Merge onto I 10

270 mi · 4 hr 49 min · I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 26 Toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Turn left onto CR 191

7.2 mi · 10 min · Garcon Point Road
18

At end of road, turn left onto FL 281 Toll

1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road
19

Continue on FL 281 Toll

5.5 mi · 7 min · Avalon Boulevard
20

Turn left onto US 98

3.9 mi · 5 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway
Use the left lane.
21

Turn left onto Abercrombie Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Abercrombie Road
Use the left lane.
22

Turn left onto Keystone Drive

418 ft · 20 sec · Keystone Drive
23

Turn right onto Cedar Street

388 ft · 17 sec · Cedar Street
24

Arrive at destination

Cedar Street

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 323.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, or about 5h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 269.9 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 142 miles or 2h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 323.6 miles or 5h 58m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 323.6 miles or 5h 58m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 10h 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Midway, 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.

+

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

+

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fort Lauderdale, FL

Aim for roughly 324 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Midway, FL

Aim for roughly 324 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 142 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 269.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 323.6 mi from Fort Lauderdale, FL · 5h 58m into the drive

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Orlando, FL

214 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

Popular next leg

Orlando, FL to Tallahassee, FL

258.9 mi · 3h 48m

Downtown Tallahassee, FL, FL

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Tallahassee, FL

427 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Tallahassee, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Orlando, FL

324 mi · about 5.9h in

A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 324 miles or 5.9 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Palm Bay, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 142 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 323.6 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 I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 269.9 miles.

Overnight split

Hotel stop

For a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 324 miles or 5.9 hours on the road.

Arriving in Midway, FL

The final approach into Midway, 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 Midway, FL.

On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Midway, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

Gulf Islands National Seashore

National Seashore

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour $25 near mile 647.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$103.02 one way

$206.03 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 226 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $112.06 $224.12
premium $4.72 $120.34 $240.69
diesel $5.61 $142.89 $285.79

Estimated Tolls: $16.83

Florida's Turnpike (240.4 mi) $16.83

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

$103

Tolls

$17

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$250–$360

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 226.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $68 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 194.2 2 $67.96 $31.07
Efficient EV 161.8 1 $56.63 $25.89
EV Truck/SUV 258.9 3 $90.61 $41.42

Gas CO2

226 kg

EV CO2

76 kg (66% less)

Plan for 2 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 15, 2026

Origin

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Afternoon in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday

Local time

1:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Midway, FL

Afternoon in Midway on Thursday

Local time

12:35 PM

CDT

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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour earlier

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

5 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

11h 53m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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 Midway, FL covers 647.2 miles and takes about 11h 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 10, Florida's Turnpike, I 75. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 324 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 323.6 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 $103.02 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 3 meaningful breaks 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 17 significant decision points across 647.2 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 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 250.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 357.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Midway, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Tallahassee along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Gulf Islands National Seashore.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Midway, FL

Harlem, FL 582.5 mi · 11h 13m Jacksonville, FL 357.8 mi · 6h 34m Tampa, FL 285.7 mi · 5h 13m Gainesville, FL 161 mi · 3h 3m

More from Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pace, FL 636.5 mi · 11h 43m Bagdad, FL 630.3 mi · 11h 29m Ocean City, FL 614.2 mi · 11h 23m Eglin Village, FL 610.5 mi · 11h 18m Bonifay, FL 544.7 mi · 9h 57m Apalachicola, FL 494.3 mi · 9h 59m

More trips to Midway, FL

Hialeah, FL 669 mi Cape Coral, FL 591.2 mi Jacksonville, FL 357.3 mi Gainesville, FL 160.5 mi Jay, FL 49.1 mi Milton, FL 23.3 mi
Overnight trips from Fort Lauderdale, FL Scenic drives in FL

Explore more options from Fort Lauderdale, FL or browse trips ending in Midway, FL.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse FL road trips.

Explore maps for Fort Lauderdale, FL or Midway, FL on MapSof.net.