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Road Trips from Fort Lauderdale, FL

Heading out from Fort Lauderdale? You've got options ranging from short, flat drives to longer hauls. Several routes offer a quick escape within a half-day's drive, perfect for a day trip with parks along the way. If you're looking to go further, there are also longer drives, some over 10 hours, that recommend an overnight stay, giving you more time to explore destinations with a high drive score and mostly flat terrain.

Total Routes

8

Shortest

6.3h

With Parks Nearby

4

Weekend trip

Long-haul ideas

Apalachicola, FL

9h 59m

494.3 mi one way

This is a longer trip at 10 hours, with an overnight recommended. It scores a 9 for its drive quality and features mostly flat terrain. If you're seeking a destination further afield with ample time to explore, this route is a solid choice.

Parks nearby High drive score

Bonifay, FL

9h 57m

544.7 mi one way

This is a long-haul drive totaling 10 hours, and an overnight stay is recommended. It's a 544.7-mile trip with a drive score of 8 and mostly flat terrain. Consider this if you are looking for a substantial drive with a recommended stop.

Parks nearby High drive score

Gretna, FL

8h 54m

482.3 mi one way

This route is 8.9 hours and recommends an overnight stay. It covers 482.3 miles with a drive score of 8 and mostly flat terrain. It's a good option if you want a longer drive that breaks up into manageable segments with a recommended stop.

Parks nearby High drive score

Wewahitchka, FL

10h 2m

533.2 mi one way

At 10 hours and 533.2 miles, this is another long-haul option that suggests an overnight stay. The drive score is 8, and the terrain is mostly flat. This route offers a similar extended travel experience to Bonifay, but slightly shorter in distance.

High drive score

Blountstown, FL

9h 23m

506 mi one way

This long-haul drive takes 9.4 hours and covers 506 miles, with an overnight stay recommended. It has a drive score of 8 and mostly flat terrain. It's a suitable choice for an extended road trip where breaking up the journey is preferred.

High drive score

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When to Go

Spring

The mostly flat terrain and available parks make any of these routes enjoyable during spring, with mild conditions suitable for driving.

Summer

Flat terrain and primarily highway drives are well-suited for summer travel, with parks offering potential respites.

Fall

Expect pleasant driving conditions on these mostly flat routes, with parks providing opportunities for outdoor enjoyment.

Winter

Winter offers good driving weather for these routes, with mostly flat terrain and parks accessible for exploration.

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