Drive Time
3h 14m
Distance
213.2 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
one way
The drive from Orlando, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 213.2 miles and takes about 3h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Orange Avenue, West Anderson Street, Boone Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.82 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
106.6 miles from Orlando, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 37m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 14m drive with frequent turns across 213.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Orange Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Anderson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Boone Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West South Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 4 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Miami | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Start on the route
Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
Turn right onto West Anderson Street
Turn right onto Boone Avenue
Turn left onto West South Street
Take the ramp left toward I 4 West
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Ocala
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard
Continue on East Broward Boulevard
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 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.6 miles or 1h 37m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Lauderdale, FL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Orlando, 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 Orlando, FL
This is one driving day of about 213.2 miles and 3h 14m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.6 mi from Orlando, FL · 1h 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
107 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 106.6 miles from Orlando, 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
$34.82 one way
$69.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $38.58 | $77.15 |
| premium | $4.90 | $41.10 | $82.19 |
| diesel | $4.35 | $36.51 | $73.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 64 | 0 | $22.39 | $10.23 |
| Efficient EV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.65 | $8.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 85.3 | 1 | $29.85 | $13.64 |
Gas CO2
75 kg
EV CO2
25 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 Orlando on Saturday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
64°F
Port Saint Lucie, FL
107 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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