Origin
Redington Shores, FL
Late night in Redington Shores on Monday
Local time
1:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Redington Shores, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Drive Time
4h 59m
Distance
258.9 mi
417 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 46m
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6 AM
4h 59m
8 AM
5h 26m
10 AM
5h 9m
12 PM
5h 6m
3 PM
5h 10m
5 PM
5h 25m
8 PM
4h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Redington Shores, FL
Arian Fernandez
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Redington Shores, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 258.9 miles and takes about 4h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Gulf Boulevard, Tom Stuart Causeway, St Petersburg for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.25 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
129.5 miles from Redington Shores, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 59m drive with frequent turns across 258.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Gulf Boulevard 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 4h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Redington Shores, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Gulf Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tom Stuart Causeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| St Petersburg | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bay Pines Boulevard North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Tyrone Boulevard North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 5th Avenue North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 31st Street North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sunshine Skyway Bridge | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Gulf Boulevard
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Redington Shores, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on Forest Hills Drive
36 ft
·
2 sec
·
Forest Hills Drive
2
Turn left onto Gulf Boulevard
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Gulf Boulevard
3
Turn left onto Tom Stuart Causeway
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Tom Stuart Causeway
4
Turn slight right onto St Petersburg
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
St Petersburg
5
Turn straight onto Bay Pines Boulevard North
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Bay Pines Boulevard North
6
Continue on Tyrone Boulevard North
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Tyrone Boulevard North
7
At the end of the road, turn left onto 5th Avenue North
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
5th Avenue North
8
Turn right onto 31st Street North
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
31st Street North
9
Take the ramp slight right
0.5 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge slight right
4.9 mi
·
5 min
11
Keep slight left
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
12
Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 75 South: Naples
14
Merge slight left
28 mi
·
30 min
15
Keep slight left
181 mi
·
3 hr 14 min
16
Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
17
Take the exit slight right toward FL 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
FL 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
18
Turn straight onto I 595 East, FL 84 East
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 595 East, FL 84 East
19
Keep slight left to continue on FL 84 East
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
FL 84 East
20
Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Marina Boulevard
21
Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 4th Avenue
22
Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Southwest 17th Street
23
Continue on Southeast 17th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Southeast 17th Street
24
Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast 3rd Avenue
25
Turn left onto East Broward Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Broward Boulevard
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 129.5 miles from Redington Shores, FL, or about 2h 29m 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.5 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 5m
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 Redington Shores, 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 Redington Shores, FL
This is one driving day of about 258.9 miles and 4h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Redington Shores, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 129.5 mi from Redington Shores, FL · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
129 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 129.5 miles from Redington Shores, 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
$43.25 one way
$86.50 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $46.85 | $93.69 |
| premium | $4.90 | $49.90 | $99.81 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $57.52 | $115.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.7 | 0 | $27.18 | $12.43 |
| Efficient EV | 64.7 | 0 | $22.65 | $10.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.6 | 1 | $36.25 | $16.57 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 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
Late night in Fort Lauderdale on Monday
Local time
1:41 AM
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
4 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
4h 59m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Redington Shores, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 258.9 miles and takes about 4h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Gulf Boulevard, Tom Stuart Causeway, St Petersburg. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 129.5 miles from Redington Shores, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.25 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 straightforward 4h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Redington Shores, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Redington Shores, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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