Fort Lauderdale to Edgewood is 203 miles and takes about 3h 54m via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $32 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily takes you north through Florida, transitioning from the bustling South Florida region to areas further inland. With a high percentage of highway driving, expect a straightforward and efficient trip. This route is well-suited for a single-day journey, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Consider this for its directness and ease of navigation within the state.
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
101.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale, 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
186.7 mi
3h 22m
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.9 mi
5m
South Orange Blossom Trail
2.8 mi
5m
South Powerline Road
2.4 mi
4m
West Oak Ridge Road
1.7 mi
3m
Powerline Road
1.1 mi
2m
South Pompano Parkway
1 mi
1m
Northwest 31st Avenue
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 186.7 mi, about 3h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Edgewood, FL.
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Start on SR 842
0.6 mi·1 min·East Broward Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue
2.9 mi·5 min·Northwest 9th Avenue
3
Continue on SR 845
1.1 mi·2 min·Powerline Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on SR 845
2.4 mi·4 min·South Powerline Road
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on SR 845
1.0 mi·1 min·South Pompano Parkway
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto SR 814
0.6 mi·1 min·West Atlantic Boulevard
7
Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
1.0 mi·1 min·Northwest 31st Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.1 mi·16 sec·this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, OrlandoUse the straight / left lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·42 sec
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
10
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
187 mi·3 hr 22 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.8 mi·1 min
Exit 254Toward FL 528 Toll, US 17, US 92, US 441: Orlando International AirportUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto US 17; US 92; US 441
2.8 mi·5 min·South Orange Blossom Trail
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto West Oak Ridge Road
1.7 mi·3 min·West Oak Ridge Road
Use the right lane.
14
At end of road, turn left onto FL 527
0.9 mi·1 min·Hansel Avenue
15
Turn straight onto FL 527
492 ft·14 sec·South Orange Avenue
16
Turn right
52 ft·3 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour 54-minute duration, departing Fort Lauderdale in the morning allows ample time to reach Edgewood well before evening. The longest stretch on Florida's Turnpike is nearly 187 miles, so plan for your fuel stop before embarking on this significant portion of the drive to avoid any inconvenience. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short overall distance, you have the flexibility to depart at your leisure. Keep an eye on traffic conditions as you leave the Fort Lauderdale area, as this can impact your initial travel time.
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 101.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 186.7 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 45 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 101.5 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 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Edgewood, 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 203 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 Florida's Turnpike for about 186.7 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 8.7 and 200.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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8.7 mi into trip|~16m in|Northwest 31st Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
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9.8 mi into trip|~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
5
10.1 mi into trip|~19m in|Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
196.8 mi into trip|~3h 42m in
Take the exit toward FL 528 Toll, US 17, US 92, US 441: Orlando International Airport
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 254
Toward FL 528 Toll, US 17, US 92, US 441: Orlan...
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200.3 mi into trip|~3h 48m in|West Oak Ridge Road
Turn right onto West Oak Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.31 one way
$64.62 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg71 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$35.15
$70.30
premium
$4.72
$37.75
$75.49
diesel
$5.61
$44.82
$89.64
Estimated Tolls: $13.07
Florida's Turnpike
(186.7 mi)$13.07
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
$32
Tolls
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
60.9
0
$21.31
$9.74
Efficient EV
50.8
0
$17.76
$8.12
EV Truck/SUV
81.2
1
$28.42
$12.99
Gas CO2
71 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Afternoon
in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Edgewood, FL
Afternoon
in Edgewood on Sunday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°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
6 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 54m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 92% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on Florida's Turnpike, experiencing a consistent stretch of 186.7 miles on this primary highway. Expect a smooth journey with limited interruptions, as the majority of the drive is designed for speed and efficiency. While the main roads are predominantly highways like Florida's Turnpike and South Orange Blossom Trail, there are brief sections on local roads like Northwest 9th Avenue that offer a slight change of pace before rejoining the faster routes.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 186.7 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and Northwest 9th Avenue. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in near Northwest 31st Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
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 203 miles you will encounter 10 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 8.7 miles (Northwest 31st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 54m. Total distance: 203 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 186.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $13.07 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.7 miles (Northwest 31st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Edgewood, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
