Crossing from the Atlantic coast to the Gulf side, this 166.6-mile trip links Fort Lauderdale to Burnt Store Marina in about 3 hours and 12 minutes. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that works perfectly as a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $28 for fuel to complete the journey. Because the route is efficient and direct, you won't need to plan for an overnight stay unless you prefer a leisurely pace. Whether you are heading to the marina for a weekend getaway or a quick visit, the path is designed for steady progress across the Florida peninsula.
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
83.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 34m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
138.6 mi
2h 28m
Port Everglades Expressway
11.5 mi
13m
Burnt Store Road
6.7 mi
8m
Notre Dame Boulevard
2 mi
4m
East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi
3m
Tuckers Grade
1.1 mi
2m
Cape Cole Boulevard
0.5 mi
2m
Vincent Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 138.6 mi, about 2h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Burnt Store Marina, FL.
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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 right at fork
2.2 mi·3 min
Toward I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International AirportUse the slight right lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi·2 min
Toward I 595 WestUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 595
1.4 mi·1 min·Port Everglades Expressway
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595
10 mi·11 min·Port Everglades Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 75
139 mi·2 hr 28 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 158Toward CR 762: Tropical Gulf Acre
9
Turn left onto CR 762
1.1 mi·2 min·Tuckers Grade
10
Turn right onto US 41
0.3 mi·20 sec·Tamiami Trail
11
Turn left onto Notre Dame Boulevard
2.0 mi·4 min·Notre Dame Boulevard
12
At end of road, turn left onto CR 765
6.7 mi·8 min·Burnt Store Road
13
Turn right onto Vincent Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Vincent Avenue
14
Turn left onto Cape Cole Boulevard
0.5 mi·2 min·Cape Cole Boulevard
15
Turn right onto Cobia Estates Drive
491 ft·21 sec·Cobia Estates Drive
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Arrive at destination
Cobia Estates Drive
Trip Plan
Since the drive is manageable in one stint, you only need to plan for one major stop to break up the monotony of the 138.6-mile interstate stretch. To avoid the heaviest traffic, try to schedule your departure outside of peak morning or afternoon rush hours. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge before entering the long stretches of I-75, as keeping your tank topped off will help you avoid unnecessary detours. Given the route's simplicity, the main advantage is your flexibility; you can easily time your arrival at Burnt Store Marina to match your specific schedule.
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 83.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 138.6 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 37 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.3 miles or 1h 34m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burnt Store Marina, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL
This is one driving day of about 166.6 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Fort Lauderdale, 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 I 75 for about 138.6 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 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 155.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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1.8 mi into trip|~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale...
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3.9 mi into trip|~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 595 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 595 West
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6.3 mi into trip|~11m in|I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
16.4 mi into trip|~22m in|I 75
Merge onto I 75
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
155.1 mi into trip|~2h 51m in
Take the exit toward CR 762: Tropical Gulf Acre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 158
Toward CR 762: Tropical Gulf Acre
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.52 one way
$53.04 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg58 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$28.85
$57.69
premium
$4.72
$30.98
$61.96
diesel
$5.61
$36.78
$73.57
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50
0
$17.49
$8.00
Efficient EV
41.7
0
$14.58
$6.66
EV Truck/SUV
66.6
0
$23.32
$10.66
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Morning
in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Burnt Store Marina, FL
Morning
in Burnt Store Marina on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Naples, FL
83 mi in
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
2 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 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a high-speed experience, as 90% of this journey takes place on major highways. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-75, which accounts for a 138.6-mile stretch of the trip. The drive begins on the Port Everglades Expressway before transitioning into the long, uninterrupted interstate grind that defines the middle portion of your travel. Once you peel off the interstate, the final leg brings you onto Burnt Store Road. This transition shifts the feel from a fast-paced highway commute to a more localized, direct approach to your destination.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 138.6 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Port Everglades Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 166.6 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 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL to Burnt Store Marina, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Cr 762: Tropical Gulf Acre 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 12m. Total distance: 166.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 138.6 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Burnt Store Marina, 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 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.3 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Burnt Store Marina, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
