Origin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Morning in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday
Local time
11:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Port Salerno, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
79.8 mi
128 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
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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Port Salerno, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Port Salerno, FL covers 79.8 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Southeast Cove Road, East Broward Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 72.5 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.70 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.
Midpoint
39.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 79.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 79.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Southeast Cove Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 72.5 miles on I 95.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 72.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Southeast Cove Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near I 95.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
74.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward FL 76: Stuart, Indiantown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 101
Toward FL 76: Stuart, Indiantown
7
74.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward FL 76 East: Stuart
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward FL 76 East: Stuart
5
75.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
Southeast Cove Road
Turn right onto Southeast Cove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
79.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m in
|
Southeast Salerno Road
Turn right onto Southeast Salerno Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Port Salerno, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Indiantown along the way.
Indiantown
74.4 mi in
|
~1h 26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 72.5 mi | 1h 22m |
| Southeast Cove Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Southeast Salerno Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Southeast Federal Highway | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest Kanner Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 72.5 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Port Salerno, FL.
1
Start on SR 842
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Broward Boulevard
2
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
3
Merge onto I 95
72 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 101
Toward FL 76: Stuart, Indiantown
5
Keep slight right at fork
393 ft
·
9 sec
Toward FL 76 East: Stuart
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto FL 76
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest Kanner Highway
7
Turn right onto Southeast Cove Road
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Southeast Cove Road
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto US 1
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Federal Highway
9
Turn right onto Southeast Salerno Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast Salerno Road
10
Arrive at destination
Southeast Salerno Road
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 39.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 72.5 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 39.9 miles or 47m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Salerno, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Fort Lauderdale, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Lauderdale, FL
This is one driving day of about 79.8 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 72.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 39.9 mi from Fort Lauderdale, FL · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 39.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 72.5 miles.
Arriving in Port Salerno, FL
The final approach into Port Salerno, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.70 one way
$25.40 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $13.82 | $27.63 |
| premium | $4.72 | $14.84 | $29.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.62 | $35.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 27.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.9 | 0 | $8.38 | $3.83 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $6.98 | $3.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 31.9 | 0 | $11.17 | $5.11 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Destination
Port Salerno, FL
Morning in Port Salerno on Thursday
Local time
11:53 AM
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
1h 37m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Port Salerno, FL covers 79.8 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Southeast Cove Road, East Broward Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 39.9 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 $12.70 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Port Salerno, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Indiantown along the way.
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