Origin
Parker, FL
Afternoon in Parker on Monday
Local time
12:59 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Parker, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Drive Time
8h 43m
Distance
560.4 mi
902 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$94
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
8h 36m
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6 AM
8h 44m
8 AM
8h 59m
10 AM
8h 49m
12 PM
8h 47m
3 PM
8h 50m
5 PM
8h 58m
8 PM
8h 39m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Parker, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 560.4 miles and takes about 8h 43m behind the wheel. It usually feels better as a 2-day road trip than as one long push.
The route leans on Boat Race Road, South Tyndall Parkway, Gulf Coast Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is long-distance drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $93.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
280.2 miles from Parker, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
At 560.4 miles and 8h 43m of driving, this is a route where fuel stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single turn. The main roads are Boat Race Road and South Tyndall Parkway.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Boat Race Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
At 8h 43m, this is a long-haul route where pacing matters more than any single turn. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 43m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Parker, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boat Race Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Tyndall Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Gulf Coast Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Star Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Selman Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Greensboro Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 10 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-75 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Boat Race Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parker, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on the route
0.4 mi
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47 sec
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the route
2
Turn straight onto Boat Race Road
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
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Boat Race Road
3
Turn left onto South Tyndall Parkway
2.7 mi
·
4 min
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South Tyndall Parkway
4
Turn right onto Gulf Coast Parkway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
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Gulf Coast Parkway
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Star Avenue
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Star Avenue
6
Turn right
16 mi
·
20 min
7
Turn right
28 mi
·
39 min
8
Turn left
18 mi
·
24 min
9
Turn right onto Selman Street
0.6 mi
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1 min
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Selman Street
10
Continue on Greensboro Highway
2.2 mi
·
3 min
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Greensboro Highway
11
Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
0.5 mi
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1 min
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I 10 East: Tallahassee
12
Merge slight left
121 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I-75 South: Tampa
14
Merge slight left
107 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
15
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
241 mi
·
4 hr 19 min
·
Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
16
Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
17
Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
253 ft
·
15 sec
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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
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 West Atlantic Boulevard
495 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Atlantic Boulevard
22
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
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I 95 South: Miami
23
Merge slight left
7.2 mi
·
8 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward FL 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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FL 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
25
Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
West Broward Boulevard
26
Continue on East Broward Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Broward Boulevard
27
Arrive at your destination
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.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 280.2 miles from Parker, FL, or about 4h 21m into the drive.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 123 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 280.2 miles or 4h 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 280.2 miles or 4h 21m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 7h 47m
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 Parker, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Parker, FL
Aim for roughly 280 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aim for roughly 280 miles and 4.4 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 123 miles from Parker, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 280.2 mi from Parker, FL · 4h 21m into the drive
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
185 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
370 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Orlando, FLOvernight Options
Night 1
280 mi · about 4.4h in
A practical overnight split lands near Gainesville, FL after about 280 miles or 4.4 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 123 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 280.2 miles from Parker, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 280 miles or 4.4 hours on the road.
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.
On a multi-day trip, keep the last day a little lighter so you reach Fort Lauderdale, FL with some flexibility left in the schedule.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$93.61 one way
$187.23 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
196 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $101.40 | $202.80 |
| premium | $4.90 | $108.02 | $216.04 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $124.50 | $249.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$94
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$224–$334
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 196.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $59 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 168.1 | 2 | $58.84 | $26.90 |
| Efficient EV | 140.1 | 1 | $49.04 | $22.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 224.2 | 2 | $78.46 | $35.87 |
Gas CO2
196 kg
EV CO2
66 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
1:59 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
7 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
8h 43m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Parker, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 560.4 miles and takes about 8h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Boat Race Road, South Tyndall Parkway, Gulf Coast Parkway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Yes. This route is usually more comfortable as a 2-day drive. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 280 miles on day one.
The midpoint is about 280.2 miles from Parker, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $93.61 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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
The route itself is not hard, but at 8h 43m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Parker, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Parker, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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