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Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Fellsmere, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
126.5 mi
204 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
13 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m
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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Fellsmere, FL
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Trip Overview
Fort Lauderdale to Fellsmere is 126.5 miles and takes about 2 hours 31 minutes via Florida's Turnpike and I-95, with a fuel budget near $20 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Florida, taking you from South Florida up towards the central part of the state. It's mostly a highway drive, making it a straightforward option for a quick trip. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day of travel.
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
63.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 84.6 mi | 1h 33m |
| I 95 | 26.7 mi | 28m |
| Northwest 9th Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Fellsmere Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| South Powerline Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Powerline Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Pompano Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 31st Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 84.6 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Fellsmere, FL.
1
Start on SR 842
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Broward Boulevard
2
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, Orlando
Use 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
85 mi
·
1 hr 33 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft
·
5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
13
Merge onto FL 70
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Okeechobee Road
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95
27 mi
·
28 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 156
Toward CR 512: Fellsmere, Sebastian
18
Turn left onto CR 512
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Fellsmere Road
19
Continue on CR 512
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
20
Turn right
56 ft
·
4 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short, 2.5-hour drive, you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will get you to Fellsmere with plenty of daylight remaining. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, especially for the 84.6-mile stretch on the Turnpike. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $20, and it’s wise to fill up before heading out of Fort Lauderdale. The route is designed for efficiency, so focus on a smooth and direct transit.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 84.6 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 28 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.3 miles or 1h 18m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fellsmere, 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 126.5 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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 84.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
40392
0.1 mi from route
40391
0.1 mi from route
Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
West Palm Beach Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Pompano Service Plaza
1.1 mi from route
Joseph C. Carter Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
1.6 mi from route
~4 min detour
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Hours: 6 am–9 pm
+19548285411
Visit websiteIndian Creek Park
4.5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, short detour
2.6 mi from route
~6 min detour
mile 54.2
Jupiter, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15617412400
Visit websiteWreck It Ft Laudy
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, short detour
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Oakland Park, Florida
Peaceful Waters Sanctuary
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
3.6 mi from route
~9 min detour
mile 36.1
Wellington, Florida
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+15617914005
Visit websiteEscape Room PSL
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour
3.7 mi from route
~9 min detour
mile 81.3
Port St. Lucie, Florida
Hours: 4–10:30 pm
+17726266655
Visit websiteRiverbend Park
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour
4.4 mi from route
~11 min detour
mile 63.3
Jupiter, Florida
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+15617411359
Visit websiteMorikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4.8
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Near the start, ~11 min detour
4.4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Moderately
mile 18.1
Delray Beach, Florida
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+15614950233
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 8.7 and 123 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.7 mi into trip
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~16m in
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Northwest 31st Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
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
8
94.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
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 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
7
95.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
6
123 mi into trip
|
~2h 24m in
Take the exit toward CR 512: Fellsmere, Sebastian
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 156
Toward CR 512: Fellsmere, Sebastian
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.14 one way
$40.27 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $21.90 | $43.81 |
| premium | $4.72 | $23.52 | $47.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.93 | $55.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.92
Florida's Turnpike
(84.6 mi)
$5.92
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
$20
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale - Tesla Supercharger
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Tesla
16 DCFC
Fort Lauderdale Hub, Miami Rd, FL
Ft Lauderdale, FL
BP_PULSE
16 DCFC
Walmart 2946 (Ft Lauderdale, FL)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Electrify America
10 DCFC
606 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL
US_SUPERCHARGE
4 DCFC
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Fort Lauderdale (Holman Motorcars)
Fort Lauderdale, FL
ABM
3 DCFC
Grieco Chevrolet Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
EV Connect
2 DCFC
Sonesta Ft. Lauderdale Beach
Fort Lauderdale, FL
US_SUPERCHARGE
2 DCFC
Fort Lauderdale Nissan
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Non-Networked
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 5
US_SUPERCHARGE: 2
EV Connect: 1
Tesla: 1
BP_PULSE: 1
ABM: 1
Non-Networked: 1
Electrify America: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.28 | $6.07 |
| Efficient EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.07 | $5.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.6 | 0 | $17.71 | $8.10 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Origin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Late night in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fellsmere, FL
Late night in Fellsmere on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
5 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
2h 31m 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?
You'll spend about 89% of this 126.5-mile trip on highways. Expect a long stretch of 84.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike before transitioning to other roads. The drive features numerous exits and entrances common to major interstate travel, especially as you navigate I-95. Towards the end of the journey, you'll see the highway density decrease.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 84.6 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.7 miles in near Northwest 31st Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 126.5 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 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 94.7 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL and Fellsmere, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North and Vero Beach.
Florida's Turnpike Toll
9.7 mi in
|
~18m
Miami
9.7 mi in
|
~18m
Orlando
9.7 mi in
|
~18m
Florida's Turnpike North
9.8 mi in
|
~18m
Vero Beach
94.7 mi in
|
~1h 52m
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 126.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 84.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.92 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 Fellsmere, 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 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 94.7 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 Fellsmere, 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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