The drive from Macclenny, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 350 miles and takes about 6h 32m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 95, Florida's Turnpike, I 10 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 214.4 miles on I 95.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.71 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
175 miles from Macclenny, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 13m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 32m. Total distance: 350 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 32m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 32m highway drive covering 350 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 214.4 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 27 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 214.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 21.7 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 350 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: at 21.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 250.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 251.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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21.7 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward I 295: Daytona Beach, Savannah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 356
Toward I 295: Daytona Beach, Savannah
8
250.4 mi into trip|~4h 34m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 129
Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
8
251.6 mi into trip|~4h 37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
8
337 mi into trip|~6h 10m in
Take the exit toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67
Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther Kin...
8
347.5 mi into trip|~6h 26m in
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Macclenny, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs point toward Savannah, Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Savannah
21.7 mi in|~25m
Fort Pierce
250.4 mi in|~4h 34m
Miami
251.6 mi in|~4h 37m
Florida's Turnpike South
251.6 mi in|~4h 37m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
214.4 mi
3h 51m
Florida's Turnpike
84.9 mi
1h 32m
I 10
19.6 mi
21m
West Beltway
19.6 mi
22m
North 5th Street
1.9 mi
3m
West Broward Boulevard
1.8 mi
3m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi
2m
North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 214.4 mi, about 3h 51m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macclenny, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on FL 228
1.9 mi·3 min·North 5th Street
2
Turn left
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward I 10 East: JacksonvilleUse the left lane.
3
Merge onto I 10
20 mi·21 min·I 10
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
Exit 356Toward I 295: Daytona Beach, SavannahUse the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 295
15 mi·16 min·West Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 295
4.9 mi·5 min·West Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 61AToward I 95 South: Daytona BeachUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 95
207 mi·3 hr 43 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·58 sec
Exit 129Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort PierceUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
492 ft·12 sec
Toward FL 70 West: OkeechobeeUse the right lane.
12
Merge onto FL 70
0.5 mi·57 sec·Okeechobee Road
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·35 sec
Use the left / uturn lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike SouthUse the left lane.
15
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
85 mi·1 hr 32 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 67Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
251 ft·15 sec
Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
18
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi·2 min·Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
19
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
0.1 mi·25 sec·Northwest 16th Avenue
20
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·North Andrews Avenue
21
Turn left onto SR 814
497 ft·16 sec·West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
22
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
23
Merge onto I 95
7.2 mi·8 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 27Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn left onto SR 842
1.8 mi·3 min·West Broward Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
26
Continue on SR 842
0.2 mi·35 sec·East Broward Boulevard
Use the left lane.
27
Arrive at destination
SR 842
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 175 miles from Macclenny, FL, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 214.4 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 77 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 175 miles or 3h 13m 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 19m
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 Macclenny, 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 Macclenny, FL
This is one driving day of about 350 miles and 6h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 77 miles from Macclenny, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 214.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 175 mi from Macclenny, FL
· 3h 13m into the drive
The midpoint is around 175 miles from Macclenny, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 214.4 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
6 mi from route
~15 min detour
Free
near mile 84.5
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
$25
near mile 144.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$55.71 one way
$111.42 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg123 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$60.60
$121.20
premium
$4.72
$65.08
$130.16
diesel
$5.61
$77.28
$154.55
Estimated Tolls: $5.94
Florida's Turnpike
(84.9 mi)$5.94
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$56
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$87–$112
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 122.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
105
1
$36.75
$16.80
Efficient EV
87.5
0
$30.62
$14.00
EV Truck/SUV
140
1
$49.00
$22.40
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Macclenny, FL
Morning
in Macclenny on Friday
Local time
11:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Morning
in Fort Lauderdale on Friday
Local time
11:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 32m 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 Macclenny, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 350 miles and takes about 6h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Florida's Turnpike, I 10. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 175 miles from Macclenny, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $55.71 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 350 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 250.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 251.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Macclenny, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs point toward Savannah, Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Fort Matanzas National Monument, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
