Origin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Morning in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday
Local time
7:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Avon Park, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Avon Park, FL
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Fort Lauderdale to Avon Park covers a brief 6.7-mile distance, making this a straightforward trip that easily fits into a single day. You will spend roughly 12 minutes on the road, utilizing a mix of I-95, East Broward Boulevard, and Griffin Road to reach your destination within Florida. Given the short duration and the minimal estimated fuel cost of $1, this route is exceptionally budget-friendly and requires no overnight stops. Because both locations are situated within Florida, you will remain in a familiar regional environment throughout the journey. It is a practical, no-fuss drive that serves as an efficient connection between these two points without the need for extensive planning or complex logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Griffin Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 27th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 2.1 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Avon Park, FL.
1
Start on SR 842
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Broward Boulevard
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the slight left lane.
4
Merge onto I 95
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 23
Toward SR 818: Griffin Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto SR 818
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Griffin Road
7
Turn right onto Southwest 27th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
Southwest 27th Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
Southwest 27th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 6.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Miami
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 South: Miami
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 South: Miami
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
4.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward SR 818: Griffin Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 23
Toward SR 818: Griffin Road
3
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Southwest 27th Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest 27th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.07 one way
$2.13 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.16 | $2.32 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.25 | $2.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Avon Park, FL
Morning in Avon Park on Sunday
Local time
7:42 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
12m 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 offers a mixed experience, blending busy urban thoroughfares with a short interstate segment. Highways account for 31% of the total journey, with your longest uninterrupted stretch lasting 2.1 miles while on I-95. You should expect the road personality to shift as you transition between the interstate and local streets like East Broward Boulevard and Griffin Road. The movement from fast-paced highway driving to the more controlled pace of local roads defines the character of this 12-minute commute. Navigating these varied road types keeps the experience varied despite the short distance, requiring you to stay attentive to changing speed limits and traffic patterns.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.1 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.7 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting 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
This 6.7-mile, 12-minute drive is a perfect, no-fuss same-day round trip, ideal for a quick escape. You'll spend more time at your destination than on the road.
Family Friendly
With a 12-minute drive and minimal complexity, this route is short enough for even the youngest travelers. It's a breeze for families looking for a quick hop.
Solo Traveler
This 6.7-mile drive is incredibly comfortable for a solo traveler, requiring minimal attention and taking just 12 minutes. It's practically a non-event.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This 12-minute drive is about as simple as it gets for a first-time road tripper, with only 31% highway driving and low complexity. You'll barely have time to get lost.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.1 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Avon Park, 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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