Plantation, FL Road Trips
Sitting in Florida, Plantation, FL is a local road trip base with 5 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 317 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Plantation, FL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
415.4 mi
Jacksonville, FL
Quickest Drive
4h 21m
Cape Coral, FL
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Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Plantation, FL
Driving from Plantation, FL
Expect an average of 317 miles and about 6h 12m behind the wheel when leaving Plantation, FL. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 415 miles (7h 59m), while the shortest is just 211 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Plantation, FL most often head toward Jacksonville, FL (415.4 mi, 7h 59m), Tampa, FL (334.5 mi, 6h 28m), St. Petersburg, FL (318.5 mi, 6h 12m), Orlando, FL (305.2 mi, 5h 58m), and Cape Coral, FL (210.9 mi, 4h 21m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in FL currently averages around $4.02 per gallon. For the typical 317-mile trip from Plantation, FL, budget about $50 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. These are full-day drives. Start by 7 or 8 AM if you want to arrive at a reasonable hour without rushing.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Plantation, FL and 0 routes heading into Plantation, FL, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 211 to 415 miles.
The longest mapped route from Plantation, FL covers 415 miles and takes approximately 7h 59m. Shorter options start at just 211 miles.
The average route from Plantation, FL runs about 317 miles with a drive time of roughly 6h 12m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.02/gallon for regular), the average 317-mile trip from Plantation, FL costs roughly $50 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Plantation, FL include Jacksonville, FL, Tampa, FL, St. Petersburg, FL and Orlando, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Plantation, FL at a Glance
Founded
1953
Elevation
9 ft
Area
22 mi²
Notable People from Plantation, FL
A sampling of people born in Plantation, FL.
XXXTentacion
1998–2018
American rapper (1998–2018)
Sloane Stephens
1993
US American tennis player
Kassidy Cook
1995
American diver
Jonathan Chase
1979
American actor
Jonathan Lewis
1997
American soccer player
Patrick Surtain II
2000
American football player (born 2000)
Blake Geoffrion
1988
American ice hockey player
Mike Gioulakis
1982
American cinematographer
Daniel Berger
1993
American golfer
City data from Wikidata (Q984677), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Plantation, FL
Plantation is a suburb of Fort Lauderdale in the US state of Florida. The area is the base for many large corporations, such as Motorola, Nortel and American Express.
1 Fort Lauderdale Country Club, ☏ +1 954-587-4700. Golf club (updated Jul 2019) 2 Jacaranda Golf Club, 9200 W Broward Blvd, ☏ +1 954-472-5836. (updated Jul 2019)
595 Lounge and Grill, 1230 South Pine Island Rd, ☏ +1 954 472-2252. Multiple award-winning restaurant serves eclectic cuisine, including freshly made salads, fine meats and fresh seafood. It reflects Latin, Caribbean and Asian fusion influences.
Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale/Plantation, 8530 West Broward Blvd, ☏ +1 954 370-2220. Holiday Inn Express - Plantation, 1701 North University Dr, ☏ +1 954 472-5600. Reasonably priced hotel convenient for business travelers, shoppers and those attending events at Office Depot Center. Offers a free shuttle around the area. Renaissance Plantation, 1230 South Pine Island Rd, ☏ +1 954 472-2252, fax: +1 954-308-4600. Has an on site award-winning restaurant, Bin 595, and more. Japan Inn, 1781 N University Dr, ☏ +1 954 424-8855. reasonable.
Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL IATA).
Travel tips adapted from Plantation on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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