Traveling from the inland groves of Dundee to the coastal energy of Fort Lauderdale covers approximately 195 miles. You can comfortably complete this journey in about 3 hours and 51 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. By utilizing a combination of Florida's Turnpike, FL 60, and US 27, you will navigate through the heart of the state toward the Atlantic coast. Budgeting around $33 for fuel is a safe estimate for your vehicle's needs on this trek. Whether you are heading south for a quick getaway or a longer vacation, this efficient route minimizes time behind the wheel so you can maximize your time at the destination.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
97.5 miles from Dundee, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
125.3 mi
2h 15m
FL 60
46.5 mi
59m
US 27
8.7 mi
11m
I 95
7.2 mi
8m
West Broward Boulevard
1.8 mi
3m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi
2m
Dundee Road
0.8 mi
1m
North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 125.3 mi, about 2h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dundee, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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Start on this road
80 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn left onto FL 17
81 ft·6 sec·Center Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
508 ft·10 sec·Main Street
4
Continue on Dundee Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Dundee Road
5
Turn left onto US 27
8.7 mi·11 min·US 27
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto FL 60
0.1 mi·14 sec·FL 60
8
Continue on FL 60
46 mi·59 min·FL 60
Use the left lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on this road
295 ft·7 sec·this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
125 mi·2 hr 15 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 67Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
251 ft·15 sec
Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi·2 min·Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
0.1 mi·25 sec·Northwest 16th Avenue
17
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·North Andrews Avenue
18
Turn left onto SR 814
497 ft·16 sec·West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
19
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
20
Merge onto I 95
7.2 mi·8 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 27Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto SR 842
1.8 mi·3 min·West Broward Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
23
Continue on SR 842
0.2 mi·35 sec·East Broward Boulevard
Use the left lane.
24
Arrive at destination
SR 842
Trip Plan
To ensure a smooth transition into South Florida traffic, aim to leave Dundee early in the morning to avoid peak congestion. With a total duration under four hours, you only need to plan for one major stop to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep a close eye on your gas gauge before hitting the Turnpike, as long stretches between service plazas can make spontaneous stops less convenient. Since the route is manageable in a single day, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal preference for morning or afternoon arrival. Always keep your toll pass ready, as the heavy reliance on the Turnpike means you will encounter multiple electronic toll collection points along the way.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 97.5 miles from Dundee, FL, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 125.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 43 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 97.5 miles or 1h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Lauderdale, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dundee, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Dundee, FL
This is one driving day of about 195 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Dundee, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 125.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.6 and 192.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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9.6 mi into trip|~13m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
56.3 mi into trip|~1h 13m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
56.5 mi into trip|~1h 14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
8
182 mi into trip|~3h 30m in
Take the exit toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67
Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther Kin...
8
192.5 mi into trip|~3h 46m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.04 one way
$62.08 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg68 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$33.76
$67.53
premium
$4.72
$36.26
$72.52
diesel
$5.61
$43.05
$86.11
Estimated Tolls: $8.77
Florida's Turnpike
(125.3 mi)$8.77
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.5
0
$20.47
$9.36
Efficient EV
48.8
0
$17.06
$7.80
EV Truck/SUV
78
0
$27.30
$12.48
Gas CO2
68 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Dundee, FL
Afternoon
in Dundee on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Afternoon
in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
12 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 51m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 96% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will experience a significant stretch of open road, featuring a 125.3-mile run exclusively on Florida’s Turnpike. Because such a vast majority of the mileage is on high-speed roads, you can expect a consistent, straightforward pace rather than the stop-and-go nature of local city streets. The transition from the rural landscapes near Dundee to the dense transit corridors approaching Fort Lauderdale happens steadily as you move through the state. Prepare for a focused driving experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic detours.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 125.3 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 60. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.6 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 195 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
On the drive from Dundee, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami along the way.
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).
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 195 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 125.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $8.77 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Fort Lauderdale, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
