Origin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Evening in Fort Lauderdale on Monday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Shady Hills, FL
Drive Time
5h 39m
Distance
272.9 mi
439 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 26m
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6 AM
5h 40m
8 AM
6h 6m
10 AM
5h 49m
12 PM
5h 46m
3 PM
5h 50m
5 PM
6h 5m
8 PM
5h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Shady Hills, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Shady Hills, FL covers 272.9 miles and takes about 5h 39m 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 $45.59 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
136.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 39m drive with frequent turns across 272.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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 5h 39m 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 Shady Hills, 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 Shady Hills, FL.
1
Start on East Broward Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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East Broward Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest 9th Avenue
3
Continue on Powerline Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
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Powerline Road
4
Continue on South Powerline Road
2.4 mi
·
4 min
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South Powerline Road
5
Continue on South Pompano Parkway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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South Pompano Parkway
6
Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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West Atlantic Boulevard
7
Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
1.0 mi
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1 min
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Northwest 31st Avenue
8
Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
9
Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
10
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
125 mi
·
2 hr 16 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
12
Keep slight right
246 ft
·
7 sec
13
Merge slight left
62 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
14
Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Van Fleet Drive
15
Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Broadway Avenue
16
Continue on Bartow Road
7.0 mi
·
9 min
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Bartow Road
17
Take the ramp slight right toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West
0.3 mi
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37 sec
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FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West
18
Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Polk Parkway
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 4 West: Tampa
20
Merge slight right
17 mi
·
18 min
21
Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Ocala, Naples
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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I 75: Ocala, Naples
22
Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Ocala
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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I 75 North: Ocala
23
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs
2.2 mi
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3 min
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FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs
25
Keep slight left to continue on FL 56 West
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
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FL 56 West
26
Turn left onto State Road 56
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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State Road 56
27
Continue on State Road 54
4.4 mi
·
6 min
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State Road 54
28
Turn right onto Land O' Lakes Boulevard
9.9 mi
·
14 min
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Land O' Lakes Boulevard
29
Turn left onto State Road 52
2.5 mi
·
3 min
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State Road 52
30
Turn right onto Shady Hills Road
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Shady Hills Road
31
Turn right onto Bosley Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Bosley Drive
32
Turn left onto Monteverde Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Monteverde Drive
33
Turn right onto Dalberg Drive
138 ft
·
6 sec
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Dalberg Drive
34
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 136.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, or about 2h 49m 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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 136.4 miles or 2h 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shady Hills, 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 272.9 miles and 5h 39m.
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 136.4 mi from Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2h 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
136 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 136.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shady Hills, FL
The final approach into Shady Hills, 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 Shady Hills, 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
$45.59 one way
$91.17 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
96 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $49.38 | $98.76 |
| premium | $4.90 | $52.60 | $105.21 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $60.63 | $121.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 95.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 81.9 | 1 | $28.65 | $13.10 |
| Efficient EV | 68.2 | 0 | $23.88 | $10.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 109.2 | 1 | $38.21 | $17.47 |
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Shady Hills, FL
Evening in Shady Hills on Monday
Local time
5:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
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
5h 39m 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 Shady Hills, FL covers 272.9 miles and takes about 5h 39m 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 136.4 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 $45.59 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 5h 39m 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 Shady Hills, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Shady Hills, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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