Origin
Country Club, FL
Evening in Country Club on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Country Club, 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
40m
Distance
23.5 mi
38 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Country Club, FL
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Trip Overview
Country Club, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is 23.5 miles and takes about 40 minutes via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop through South Florida connects two points within the same state, offering a straightforward journey. Expect a mixed drive experience, primarily utilizing major highways to get you to your destination efficiently. With a duration under an hour, this trip is ideal for a quick transfer or a brief scenic escape within the region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| SR 84 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Marina Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 3rd Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Northwest 57th Avenue/Red Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Northwest 199th Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Bobolink Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 7.1 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Country Club, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on South Saint Andrews Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Saint Andrews Drive
2
Turn left onto Royal Birkdale Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Royal Birkdale Drive
3
At end of road, turn left onto East Saint Andrews Drive
301 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Saint Andrews Drive
4
Turn right onto Guy del Russo Parkway
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Guy del Russo Parkway
5
Turn right onto Bobolink Drive
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bobolink Drive
6
Turn left onto SR 860
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwest 186th Street
7
Turn left onto Northwest 67th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 67th Avenue
8
Turn right onto Northwest 199th Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 199th Street
9
Turn left onto SR 823
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 57th Avenue/Red Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
Use the left lane.
11
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 54
Toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward US 441, I 595 East, SR 84 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
526 ft
·
12 sec
Toward SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441 South
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward SR 84 East, I 595 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward SR 84 East
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward SR 84 East
Use the slight right lane.
20
Continue on SR 84
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 84
Toward SR 84 East
21
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 84
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Marina Boulevard
Toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
Use the right lane.
22
Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 4th Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southwest 17th Street
24
Continue on Southeast 17th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Southeast 17th Street
25
Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast 3rd Avenue
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn left onto SR 842
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Broward Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
27
Arrive at destination
SR 842
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 215 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Turn left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando
8
7.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
8
15.9 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
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 54
Toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
8
16.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 441, I 595 East, SR 84 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 441, I 595 East, SR 84 East
9
16.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 84 East, I 595 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 84 East, I 595 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.74 one way
$7.48 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.78
Florida's Turnpike
(7.1 mi)
$0.50
Homestead Extension
(4.6 mi)
$0.28
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.47 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.06 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Evening in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
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
40m 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?
This drive is characterized by a significant highway share, with 58% of the route on major roads like Florida's Turnpike and the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. You'll encounter a mixed drive profile, balancing faster highway segments with other road types. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 7.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike, allowing for a period of consistent travel. Be prepared for a predominantly urban and suburban driving environment as you make your way south.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 23.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Country Club, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike Toll North
3.9 mi in
|
~10m
Orlando
3.9 mi in
|
~10m
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 40m. Total distance: 23.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.78 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 3.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.7 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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