Fort Lauderdale to Gladeview is 24 miles and takes about 34 minutes via I 95 and East Broward Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Florida, making it a convenient local hop. You'll primarily be on highway before transitioning to surface streets for the final leg. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a simple transfer between locations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
18.9 mi
23m
East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi
3m
Northwest 81st Street
0.8 mi
1m
Northwest 79th Street
0.8 mi
1m
Northwest 22nd Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Northwest 71st Street
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 18.9 mi, about 23m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~7,556 veh/hr typical
Quietest
3 AM
~1,002 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 100 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Gladeview, 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: MiamiUse the slight left lane.
4
Merge onto I 95
19 mi·23 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 7Toward SR 934: Northwest 79th Street, Northwest 81st StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto SR 934
0.8 mi·1 min·Northwest 81st Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn straight onto SR 934
0.8 mi·1 min·Northwest 79th Street
8
Turn left onto Northwest 22nd Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Northwest 22nd Avenue
9
Turn right onto Northwest 71st Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·Northwest 71st Street
10
Arrive at destination
Northwest 71st Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 6
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 23.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
8
21.6 mi into trip|~29m in
Take the exit toward SR 934: Northwest 79th Street, Northwest 81st Street
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 7
Toward SR 934: Northwest 79th Street, Northwest...
6
21.8 mi into trip|~29m in|SR 934 / Northwest 81st Street
Turn right onto SR 934 / Northwest 81st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
23.9 mi into trip|~34m in|Northwest 71st Street
Turn right onto Northwest 71st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.71 one way
$7.42 round trip
$3.93/gal25.4 MPG avg8 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.30
$4.06
$8.13
premium
$4.63
$4.37
$8.74
diesel
$5.60
$5.29
$10.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging
· 0 stops
· 63% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
7.2
0
$2.52
$1.15
Efficient EV
6
0
$2.10
$0.96
EV Truck/SUV
9.6
0
$3.36
$1.54
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Aug 24, 2026
Origin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Afternoon
in Fort Lauderdale on Friday
Local time
4:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
92°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 9 mph23% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 24 at 2:25PM CDT until August 24 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 3:25PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Destination
Gladeview, FL
Afternoon
in Gladeview on Friday
Local time
4:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
91°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 7 mph15% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 24 at 2:25PM CDT until August 24 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 3:25PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
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
1 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
34m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 drive is mostly highway, with 79% of the 24 miles on I 95. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 18.9 miles on I 95 before exiting onto East Broward Boulevard and then Northwest 81st Street. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate the urban environment of South Florida on the interstate.
79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.9 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and East Broward Boulevard. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
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 24 miles you will encounter 6 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 1.8 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; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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).
Top landmarks
•Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale — art museum in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
•Bryan Building — building in Florida, United States
•North Woodlawn Cemetery — cemetery in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 24 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.9 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 1.8 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; at 21.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Gladeview, FL before heading back.
