Origin
Key Largo, FL
Afternoon in Key Largo on Monday
Local time
3:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Key Largo, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Drive Time
1h 41m
Distance
92 mi
148 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
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6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Key Largo, FL
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Key Largo, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 92 miles and takes about 1h 41m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Overseas Highway, Dixie Highway, Miami for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.37 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
46 miles from Key Largo, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 41m drive with frequent turns across 92 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Overseas Highway 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Key Largo, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is easy. At 1h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Key Largo, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Overseas Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dixie Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Miami | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 595 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 441 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 84 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Overseas Highway
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Key Largo, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on Harbor Drive
308 ft
·
16 sec
·
Harbor Drive
2
Turn right onto Overseas Highway
9.3 mi
·
15 min
·
Overseas Highway
3
Continue on Dixie Highway
19 mi
·
26 min
·
Dixie Highway
4
Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
5
Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
6
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
7
Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
8
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
9
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
10
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 595, SR 84, US 441
12
Keep slight right to continue on US 441, I 595 East, SR 84 East
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 441, I 595 East, SR 84 East
13
Keep slight right to continue on SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441 South
525 ft
·
13 sec
·
SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441 South
14
Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East, I 595 East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
SR 84 East, I 595 East
15
Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
SR 84 East
16
Keep slight right to continue on SR 84 East
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
SR 84 East
17
Continue on SR 84 East
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 84 East
18
Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Marina Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 4th Avenue
20
Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Southwest 17th Street
21
Continue on Southeast 17th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Southeast 17th Street
22
Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast 3rd Avenue
23
Turn left onto East Broward Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Broward Boulevard
24
Arrive at your destination
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 46 miles from Key Largo, FL, or about 50m 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46 miles or 50m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Lauderdale, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Key Largo, 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 Key Largo, FL
This is one driving day of about 92 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Key Largo, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46 mi from Key Largo, FL · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 46 miles from Key Largo, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale, FL
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.37 one way
$30.74 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $16.65 | $33.29 |
| premium | $4.90 | $17.73 | $35.47 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.44 | $40.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.66 | $4.42 |
| Efficient EV | 23 | 0 | $8.05 | $3.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.8 | 0 | $12.88 | $5.89 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Afternoon in Fort Lauderdale on Monday
Local time
3:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
5 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 41m 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 Key Largo, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 92 miles and takes about 1h 41m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Overseas Highway, Dixie Highway, Miami. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46 miles from Key Largo, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.37 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.
The drive from Key Largo, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is easy. At 1h 41m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Key Largo, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Key Largo, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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