Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
166.6 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Burnt Store Marina, FL covers 166.6 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95 South, I 595, I 595 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.21 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
83.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 12m drive with frequent turns across 166.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 595 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 595 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Port Everglades Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| CR 762 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tuckers Grade | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tamiami Trail | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Notre Dame Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Burnt Store Marina, FL.
Start on East Broward Boulevard
Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
Keep slight right to continue on I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport
Keep slight right to continue on I 595 West
Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward CR 762: Tropical Gulf Acre
Turn left onto Tuckers Grade
Turn right onto Tamiami Trail
Turn left onto Notre Dame Boulevard
At the end of the road, turn left onto Burnt Store Road
Turn right onto Vincent Avenue
Turn left onto Cape Cole Boulevard
Turn right onto Cobia Estates Drive
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.3 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burnt Store Marina, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Fort Lauderdale, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 166.6 miles and 3h 12m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.3 mi from Fort Lauderdale, FL · 1h 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 83.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Burnt Store Marina, 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 Burnt Store Marina, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$27.21 one way
$54.41 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $30.15 | $60.29 |
| premium | $4.90 | $32.11 | $64.23 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $28.53 | $57.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50 | 0 | $17.49 | $8.00 |
| Efficient EV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.58 | $6.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.6 | 0 | $23.32 | $10.66 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Burnt Store Marina on Saturday
Local time
6:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Bonita Springs, FL
83 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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