Road Trips from Fort Lauderdale, FL
Where to drive next — curated by how much time you have and what you're in the mood for.
Total Routes
82
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
35
Under 2 hours
26 total in this range
Palm Springs, FL
38m24.5 mi one way
Bal Harbour, FL
34m20.5 mi one way
Boca Pointe, FL
30m18.7 mi one way
Ives Estates, FL
20m13.6 mi one way
Hollywood, FL
15m10.5 mi one way
Full-day getaway
28 total in this range
Okeechobee County, FL
2h 37m120.1 mi one way
Buckhead Ridge, FL
2h 28m112 mi one way
South Gate Ridge, FL
3h 51m207.6 mi one way
South Beach, FL
2h 28m112.8 mi one way
Palm Shores, FL
3h 8m160.6 mi one way
Weekend trip
25 total in this range
Jacksonville, FL
5h 59m318.5 mi one way
Tampa, FL
4h 50m263.2 mi one way
Fish Hawk, FL
4h 43m224.9 mi one way
Clearwater, FL
5h 5m267.3 mi one way
Fruitland Park, FL
4h 46m246.2 mi one way
Long-haul ideas
Browse by Mood
Okeechobee County, FL
2h 37m120.1 mi one way
Jacksonville, FL
5h 59m318.5 mi one way
Tampa, FL
4h 50m263.2 mi one way
Palm Springs, FL
38m24.5 mi one way
Jacksonville, FL
5h 59m318.5 mi one way
Clearwater, FL
5h 5m267.3 mi one way
New Smyrna Beach, FL
4h 12m220.4 mi one way
Hollywood, FL
15m10.5 mi one way
Jacksonville, FL
5h 59m318.5 mi one way
Tampa, FL
4h 50m263.2 mi one way
Palm Springs, FL
38m24.5 mi one way
Apalachicola, FL
9h 59m494.3 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Mild temps before summer humidity sets in.
Summer
Fewer closures but plan for heat and heavier traffic.
Fall
Cooler temps and foliage make it the underrated season here.
Winter
This is the sweet spot — mild and dry for road trips.
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