Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Williston, FL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

5h 34m

Distance

297 mi

478 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

12 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 21m ★

6 AM

5h 34m

8 AM

6h 1m

10 AM

5h 44m

12 PM

5h 41m

3 PM

5h 45m

5 PM

6h 0m

8 PM

5h 26m

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 Williston, FL covers 297 miles and takes about 5h 34m 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, I 75, US 27 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 240.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.27 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

148.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 34m. Total distance: 297 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 34m highway drive covering 297 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. The longest continuous stretch is about 240.6 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 16 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 240.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. 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 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 10 significant decision points across 297 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 10 key points

These 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

5

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.

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

275.6 mi into trip | ~5h 7m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 27 North: Williston

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward US 27 North: Williston

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	240.6 mi	4h 20m
I 75	24.6 mi	26m
US 27	21.3 mi	27m
Northwest 9th Avenue	2.9 mi	5m
South Powerline Road	2.4 mi	4m
Powerline Road	1.1 mi	2m
South Pompano Parkway	1 mi	1m
Northwest 31st Avenue	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 240.6 mi, about 4h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

25 mi · 26 min · I 75

13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward US 27: Ocala, Williston

14

Keep slight left at fork

295 ft · 9 sec

Toward US 27 North: Williston Use the left lane.

15

Merge onto US 27

21 mi · 27 min · US 27

Use the left lane.

16

Arrive at destination

US 27

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 148.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, or about 2h 49m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 240.6 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 65 miles or 1h 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 148.5 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Williston, 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 297 miles and 5h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 65 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 240.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 148.5 mi from Fort Lauderdale, FL · 2h 49m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

149 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 65 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orlando, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 148.5 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 240.6 miles.

Arriving in Williston, FL

The final approach into Williston, 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 Williston, 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.

Top Restaurant

The Ivy House Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Williston, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 297

+13525285410

Visit website

Sister's Place

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Williston, Florida

0.1 mi

Cafe Trolley Deli & Dawgs

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Williston, Florida

0.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Flamingo Freeze

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Williston, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Inexpensiv mile 297

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+13526477081

Visit website

Sad Donkey Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Williston, Florida

0.2 mi

The Chocolate Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Williston, Florida

0.2 mi

The Ivy House Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 297

Williston, Florida

+13525285410

Visit website

Sister's Place

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 297

Williston, Florida

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13525285500

Visit website

Cafe Trolley Deli & Dawgs

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 297

Williston, Florida

Hours: Closed

+13525297126

🏆 The Gathering Cafe Downtown Ocala

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 275.8

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13524219810

Visit website

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190.9

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14072012627

Visit website

Café Barista - Kissimmee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 190.9

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14079351384

Visit website

Flamingo Freeze

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Inexpensiv mile 297

Williston, Florida

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+13526477081

Visit website

Sad Donkey Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $1 to $10 mile 297

Williston, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–3 pm

+13524455975

Visit website

The Chocolate Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 297

Williston, Florida

Hours: 12–6 pm

+13526594933

Visit website

Circle K

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route Inexpensiv mile 297

Williston, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13525284636

Visit website

Circle K

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour Inexpensiv mile 297

Williston, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13525284477

Visit website

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 212.1

Winter Garden, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

CK Sweet Shoppe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 297

Williston, Florida

Hours: 4–9 pm

+17707225966

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $1 to $10 mile 212.1

Oakland, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+14079060330

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 254.6

Oxford, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13527480449

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 275.8

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 275.8

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 275.8

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 254.6

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13523523155

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 297

Omaha, Nebraska

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

2.6 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 275.8

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Pilot EV Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 275.8

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13524029081

Visit website

Blue Grotto Dive Resort

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 297

Williston, Florida

+13525285770

Visit website

Dixie J's Home Decor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 297

Williston, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+13525282338

Winn-Dixie

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Inexpensiv mile 297

Williston, Florida

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+13529148070

Visit website

Walgreens

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately mile 297

Williston, Florida

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+13525283409

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 21.2

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

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

White Gator Swamp

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 190.9

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078555496

Visit website

Neighborhood Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 297

Williston, Florida

Hours: 9 am–11 pm

+13525123737

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 84.9

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.27 one way

$94.55 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 104 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$51.43	$102.85
premium	$4.72	$55.23	$110.45
diesel	$5.61	$65.57	$131.15

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

$47

Tolls

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$89–$114

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 103.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale - Tesla Supercharger

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Fort Lauderdale Hub, Miami Rd, FL

Ft Lauderdale, FL

BP_PULSE

16 DCFC

606 N Federal Hwy

Fort Lauderdale, FL

US_SUPERCHARGE

4 DCFC

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Fort Lauderdale (Holman Motorcars)

Fort Lauderdale, FL

ABM

3 DCFC

Sonesta Ft. Lauderdale Beach

Fort Lauderdale, FL

US_SUPERCHARGE

2 DCFC

Grieco Chevrolet Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale, FL

EV Connect

2 DCFC

Fort Lauderdale Nissan

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Non-Networked

1 DCFC

FPL EVOLUTION BRIGHTLINE 11

Fort Lauderdale, FL

ChargePoint Network

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 5 US_SUPERCHARGE: 2 ABM: 1 Tesla: 1 EV Connect: 1 Non-Networked: 1 BP_PULSE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	89.1	1	$31.18	$14.26
Efficient EV	74.3	0	$25.99	$11.88
EV Truck/SUV	118.8	1	$41.58	$19.01

Gas CO2

104 kg

EV CO2

35 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Late night in Fort Lauderdale on Friday

Local time

1:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers

E 7 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Destination

Williston, FL

Late night in Williston on Friday

Local time

1:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°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

11 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 34m 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 Williston, FL covers 297 miles and takes about 5h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 75, US 27. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 148.5 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 $47.27 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 10 significant decision points across 297 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 10.1 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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

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