Drive Time
20m
Distance
12.8 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Photo: Kelly
The drive from Hallandale Beach, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 12.8 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, West Broward Boulevard, West Hallandale Beach Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.14 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.4 miles from Hallandale Beach, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
This is a 20m highway drive covering 12.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and West Broward Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.2 miles on I 95.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and West Broward Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Southwest 4th Street.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 12.8 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: near the start (Southwest 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Southwest 4th Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 842 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
On the drive from Hallandale Beach, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| West Broward Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| West Hallandale Beach Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 2nd Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 4th Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Dixie Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Hallandale Beach, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Start on South Dixie Highway
Turn right onto Southwest 4th Street
Turn right onto Southwest 2nd Avenue
Turn left onto SR 858
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn right onto SR 842
Continue on SR 842
Arrive at destination
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.
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 12.8 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.4 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Lauderdale, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Hallandale Beach, 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 Hallandale Beach, FL
This is one driving day of about 12.8 miles and 20m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.4 mi from Hallandale Beach, FL · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
6 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 12.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 6.4 miles from Hallandale Beach, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.14 one way
$4.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.32 | $4.63 |
| premium | $4.90 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $2.84 | $5.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.34 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Late night in Hallandale Beach on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday
Local time
3:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
71°F
Hollywood, FL
6 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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