Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Yulee, FL

Drive Time

6h 25m

Distance

340 mi

547 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$57

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 13m ★
6 AM
6h 26m
8 AM
6h 51m
10 AM
6h 35m
12 PM
6h 32m
3 PM
6h 36m
5 PM
6h 49m
8 PM
6h 18m

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

Downtown Fort Lauderdale, FL, FL

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Yulee, FL covers 340 miles and takes about 6h 25m 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 $56.80 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

170 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 6h 25m drive with frequent turns across 340 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 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

The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 25m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Yulee, 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 Yulee, FL.

1

Start on East Broward Boulevard

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 Powerline Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road
4

Continue on South Powerline Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · South Powerline Road
5

Continue on South Pompano Parkway

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Pompano Parkway
6

Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
7

Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
8

Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
9

Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

0.3 mi · 43 sec · Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
10

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

85 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike
11

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

0.5 mi · 54 sec · FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
12

Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

213 ft · 5 sec · FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
13

Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
14

Take the exit slight right toward I 95

0.2 mi · 24 sec · I 95
15

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

0.5 mi · 1 min · I 95 North: Daytona Beach
16

Merge slight left

204 mi · 3 hr 38 min
17

Take the exit slight right toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches

0.3 mi · 28 sec · FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches
18

Keep slight right to continue on FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches

0.5 mi · 53 sec · FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches
19

Merge slight left

4.3 mi · 4 min
20

Merge slight right onto East Beltway

22 mi · 25 min · East Beltway
21

Take the exit slight right toward US 17

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 17
22

Turn right onto Main Street

12 mi · 17 min · Main Street
23

Turn left

0.3 mi · 49 sec
24

Turn right

161 ft · 12 sec
25

Arrive at your destination

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 170 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, or about 3h 12m 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 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 170 miles or 3h 12m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Yulee, 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 340 miles and 6h 25m.

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 170 mi from Fort Lauderdale, FL · 3h 12m into the drive

Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

170 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 170 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Yulee, FL

The final approach into Yulee, 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 Yulee, 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

$56.80 one way

$113.59 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 119 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $61.52 $123.04
premium $4.90 $65.54 $131.07
diesel $5.64 $75.54 $151.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$57

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$82–$107

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 119 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 102 1 $35.70 $16.32
Efficient EV 85 0 $29.75 $13.60
EV Truck/SUV 136 1 $47.60 $21.76

Gas CO2

119 kg

EV CO2

40 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Morning in Fort Lauderdale on Monday

Local time

10:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Yulee, FL

Morning in Yulee on Monday

Local time

10:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°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

17 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

6h 25m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Yulee, FL covers 340 miles and takes about 6h 25m 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 170 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 $56.80 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 25m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Yulee, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Yulee, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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