Origin
Brownsville, FL
Morning in Brownsville on Sunday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownsville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
38m
Distance
26.1 mi
42 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownsville, FL
Samuel Etienne
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Brownsville and Fort Lauderdale, this 26.1-mile drive is a straightforward transit option. Clocking in at just 38 minutes of travel time, the trip is easily manageable as a single-day excursion. You will primarily utilize I-95, supplemented by Northwest 62nd Street and West Broward Boulevard to reach your destination. With a modest fuel cost of $4, it is an economical route that requires zero planned stops. Because this journey takes place entirely within Florida, you can expect a familiar, localized driving environment that gets you from point A to point B without unnecessary complexity.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 20 mi | 24m |
| Northwest 62nd Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| West Broward Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Northwest 27th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 5th Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 53rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 20 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownsville, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on this road
401 ft
·
32 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
75 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto Northwest 53rd Street
178 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northwest 53rd Street
4
Turn left onto SR 9
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 27th Avenue
5
Turn right onto Northwest 62nd Street
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Northwest 62nd Street
6
Turn left onto Northwest 5th Court
279 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northwest 5th Court
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
8
Merge onto I 95
20 mi
·
24 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 27
Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
465 ft
·
11 sec
Toward SR 842 East
Use the right lane.
11
Turn right onto SR 842
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broward Boulevard
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on SR 842
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Broward Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
SR 842
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 24.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northwest 53rd Street
Turn right onto Northwest 53rd Street
Navigation decision point
6
2.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Northwest 5th Court
Turn left onto Northwest 5th Court
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
5
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
23.1 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Take the exit toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
7
24.1 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 842 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 842 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.15 one way
$8.31 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.76 | $11.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.74 | $1.25 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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
Morning in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
38m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 77% of this route consists of major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-95, which features a 20-mile stretch that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the journey. While the interstate allows for consistent speed, the transition onto Northwest 62nd Street and West Broward Boulevard marks a shift into more localized urban driving. The route balances the efficiency of high-speed transit with the necessary surface street maneuvering required to reach your final destination. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive designed for speed rather than leisure.
77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Northwest 62nd Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northwest 53rd Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 26.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 53rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Northwest 5th Court): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Brownsville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
23.1 mi in
|
~31m
About the Cities
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full guide →Fort Lauderdale is a coastal city on the Atlantic Ocean in the US state of Florida. It is known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive canal system. Situated in Broward County in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area, the city's population is over 180,000 (2021). The city is most famous for its beaches and boats, and while the city of Fort Lauderdale is relatively small in area, the term 'Fort Lauderdale' is often used to refer to the larger metropolis that has grown up around it. It is the county seat for Broward county, and is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metropolitan area, which has over 6.1 million people (2019).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 26.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fort Lauderdale, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northwest 53rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.9 miles (Northwest 5th Court): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Lauderdale, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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