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Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Winter Beach, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 30m

Distance

118.5 mi

191 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 20m ★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 25m

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

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city ​​in Broward County, Florida, United States

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Downtown Winter Beach, FL, FL

Winter Beach, FL

Brent Singleton

Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Winter Beach, FL covers 118.5 miles and takes about 2h 30m 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, Indian River Boulevard, North Kings Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 84.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

59.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 84.6 mi 1h 33m
Indian River Boulevard 5.1 mi 8m
North Kings Highway 5.1 mi 7m
US Highway 1 4.3 mi 6m
US 1 3.1 mi 4m
Northwest 9th Avenue 2.9 mi 5m
Turnpike Feeder Road 2.7 mi 4m
South Kings Highway 2.4 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 84.6 mi, about 1h 33m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

85 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 53 sec
Exit 152 Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto FL 713

2.4 mi · 3 min · South Kings Highway
13

Continue on FL 713

5.1 mi · 7 min · North Kings Highway
14

Continue on FL 713

2.7 mi · 4 min · Turnpike Feeder Road
15

Turn left onto US 1

4.3 mi · 6 min · US Highway 1
16

Turn right onto CR 603

5.1 mi · 8 min · Indian River Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17

Turn left onto 45th Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · 45th Street
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto US 1

3.1 mi · 4 min · US 1
Use the right lane.
19

Turn right onto 69th Street

105 ft · 4 sec · 69th Street
20

Arrive at destination

69th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.6 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 26 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 59.2 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 56m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Winter Beach, 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 118.5 miles and 2h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 84.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

town located in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jupiter, FL

59 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

Delray Beach, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jupiter, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 59.2 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 84.6 miles.

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.

Riverbend Park

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 59.2

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617411359

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

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 84.6

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Vero Beach Museum of Art

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 110

Vero Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+17722310707

Visit website

Indian Creek Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 59.2

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617412400

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 25.4

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Wreck It Ft Laudy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Oakland Park, Florida

River Explorer Boat Tours (Previously located at the Riverside Cafe)

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 110

Vero Beach, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+17727137132

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 8.7 and 114.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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.
8
94.7 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 152 Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
5
114.9 mi into trip | ~2h 25m in | 45th Street

Turn left onto 45th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.86 one way

$37.72 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $20.52 $41.04
premium $4.72 $22.03 $44.07
diesel $5.61 $26.16 $52.33

Estimated Tolls: $6.11

Florida's Turnpike (84.6 mi) $5.92
Turnpike Feeder Road (2.7 mi) $0.19

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

$19

Tolls

$6

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.6 0 $12.44 $5.69
Efficient EV 29.6 0 $10.37 $4.74
EV Truck/SUV 47.4 0 $16.59 $7.58

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Afternoon in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday

Local time

2:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Winter Beach, FL

Afternoon in Winter Beach on Saturday

Local time

2:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°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

4 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

2h 30m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

118.5 mi in 2h 30m, mostly highway — 84.6 mi of that is on Florida's Turnpike.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.6 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Indian River Boulevard. 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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 118.5 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.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Winter Beach, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North and Vero Beach.

Florida's Turnpike Toll

9.7 mi in | ~18m

Miami

9.7 mi in | ~18m

Orlando

9.7 mi in | ~18m

Florida's Turnpike North

9.8 mi in | ~18m

Vero Beach

94.7 mi in | ~1h 52m

About the Cities

Starting in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full guide →

Fort Lauderdale is a coastal city on the Atlantic Ocean in the US state of Florida. It is known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive canal system. Situated in Broward County in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area, the city's population is over 180,000 (2021). The city is most famous for its beaches and boats, and while the city of Fort Lauderdale is relatively small in area, the term 'Fort Lauderdale' is often used to refer to the larger metropolis that has grown up around it. It is the county seat for Broward county, and is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metropolitan area, which has over 6.1 million people (2019).

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 30m. Total distance: 118.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 84.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $6.11 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Winter Beach, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Winter Beach, FL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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