Origin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Afternoon in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday
Local time
4:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Asbury Lake, FL
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
6h 6m
Distance
318.3 mi
512 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 54m
★
6 AM
6h 7m
8 AM
6h 33m
10 AM
6h 16m
12 PM
6h 13m
3 PM
6h 17m
5 PM
6h 31m
8 PM
5h 59m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Asbury Lake, FL covers 318.3 miles and takes about 6h 6m 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 $50.66 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
159.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 3m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 6m drive with frequent turns across 318.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 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 6m, 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 Asbury Lake, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest 9th Avenue | — | — |
| Powerline Road | — | — |
| South Powerline Road | — | — |
| South Pompano Parkway | — | — |
| West Atlantic Boulevard | — | — |
| Northwest 31st Avenue | — | — |
| Florida's Turnpike Toll | — | — |
| Orlando | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
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 Asbury Lake, 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
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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
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
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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
188 mi
·
3 hr 22 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward FL 16: Saint Augustine, Green Cove Springs
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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FL 16: Saint Augustine, Green Cove Springs
18
Merge slight right onto Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
318 ft
·
6 sec
·
Charles Usinas Memorial Highway
19
Continue on Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Pensacola-St. Augustine Highway
20
Continue straight
5.2 mi
·
7 min
21
Turn straight
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
22
Turn left onto Silverleaf Parkway
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
Silverleaf Parkway
23
Continue straight
1.7 mi
·
2 min
24
At the end of the road, turn right
4.0 mi
·
5 min
25
Turn slight left
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
26
At the end of the road, turn left
3.2 mi
·
4 min
27
Turn left onto First Coast Expressway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
First Coast Expressway
28
Take the exit slight right toward CR 216
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
CR 216
29
Keep slight left to continue on CR 216 West
325 ft
·
8 sec
·
CR 216 West
30
Turn straight onto Cathedral Oak Parkway
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Cathedral Oak Parkway
31
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
23 ft
·
the route
32
Exit the roundabout
0.8 mi
·
1 min
33
Turn right onto Henley Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Henley Road
34
Turn left onto Branscomb Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Branscomb Road
35
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 159.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, or about 3h 3m 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 70 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.1 miles or 3h 3m 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
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Asbury Lake, 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 318.3 miles and 6h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 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 159.1 mi from Fort Lauderdale, FL · 3h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
159 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 70 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 159.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Asbury Lake, FL
The final approach into Asbury Lake, 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 Asbury Lake, 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
$50.66 one way
$101.33 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
111 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $55.11 | $110.23 |
| premium | $4.72 | $59.19 | $118.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $70.28 | $140.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 111.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 95.5 | 1 | $33.42 | $15.28 |
| Efficient EV | 79.6 | 0 | $27.85 | $12.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 127.3 | 1 | $44.56 | $20.37 |
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (67% 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
Asbury Lake, FL
Afternoon in Asbury Lake on Wednesday
Local time
4:26 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°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
12 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
6h 6m 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 Asbury Lake, FL covers 318.3 miles and takes about 6h 6m 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 159.1 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 $50.66 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 6m, 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 Asbury Lake, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Asbury Lake, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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