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Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Greensboro, NC
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14h 19m
Distance
765.9 mi
1,233 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
2-day trip
Fuel Cost
$123
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
14h 6m
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6 AM
14h 19m
8 AM
14h 45m
10 AM
14h 28m
12 PM
14h 26m
3 PM
14h 29m
5 PM
14h 44m
8 PM
14h 11m
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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Greensboro, NC
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Trip Overview
Fort Lauderdale to Greensboro is 765.9 miles and takes about 14 hours 19 minutes via I 95, Florida's Turnpike, and US 220, with a fuel budget near $117 and enough daylight to finish in a day if you're ambitious. This long-haul drive will take you from the Florida region up into the Southeast, crossing state lines into North Carolina. Given its length, most drivers will find it more comfortable to break this trip into two days. It's a straightforward route for those looking to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Trip Pace
Best split across 2 days
Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.
Break Rhythm
4 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
382.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 499.2 mi | 8h 57m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 84.6 mi | 1h 33m |
| US 220 | 62.7 mi | 1h 11m |
| East Beltway | 22.1 mi | 25m |
| US 1 | 19 mi | 25m |
| I 73 | 17.6 mi | 19m |
| North Governor Williams Highway | 16.3 mi | 19m |
| Cheraw Highway | 12 mi | 16m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 499.2 mi, about 8h 57m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 296 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,291 veh/hr typical · worst 3,222
Quietest
2 AM
~263 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 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 Greensboro, NC.
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Start on SR 842
0.6 mi
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1 min
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East Broward Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue
2.9 mi
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5 min
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Northwest 9th Avenue
3
Continue on SR 845
1.1 mi
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2 min
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Powerline Road
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
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Continue on SR 845
2.4 mi
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4 min
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South Powerline Road
Use the left lane.
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Continue on SR 845
1.0 mi
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1 min
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South Pompano Parkway
Use the left lane.
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Turn left onto SR 814
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1 min
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West Atlantic Boulevard
7
Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
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1 min
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Northwest 31st Avenue
Use the right lane.
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Continue on this road
0.1 mi
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16 sec
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this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
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42 sec
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
10
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
85 mi
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1 hr 33 min
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Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
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53 sec
Exit 152
Toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
214 ft
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5 sec
Toward FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
13
Merge onto FL 70
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35 sec
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Okeechobee Road
14
Take the exit
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23 sec
Toward I 95
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
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1 min
Toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95
204 mi
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3 hr 38 min
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I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
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28 sec
Exit 333
Toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
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53 sec
Toward FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Merge onto FL 9B
4.3 mi
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4 min
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FL 9B
20
Merge onto I 295
22 mi
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25 min
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East Beltway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.7 mi
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1 min
Exit 35B
Toward I 95: Jacksonville, Savannah
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
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1 min
Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto I 95
118 mi
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2 hr 7 min
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I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95
178 mi
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3 hr 11 min
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I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
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27 sec
Toward US 52: Florence, Darlington
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Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
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15 sec
27
Merge onto US 52
1.5 mi
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1 min
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West Lucas Street
28
Continue on US 52
3.4 mi
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3 min
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South Main Street
29
Continue on US 52
16 mi
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19 min
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North Governor Williams Highway
30
Continue on US 15; US 52; US 401
2.1 mi
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2 min
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Main Street
31
Turn left onto US 52
12 mi
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16 min
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Cheraw Highway
32
Turn right onto US 1 Truck; US 52 Truck
2.6 mi
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2 min
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US 1 Truck; US 52 Truck
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Turn right onto US 1 Truck; US 52 Truck
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8 sec
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Church Street
34
Continue on US 1 Truck; US 52 Truck
0.5 mi
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41 sec
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Front Street
35
Turn right onto US 1; SC 9
1.8 mi
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2 min
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US 1; SC 9
36
Turn left onto US 1
17 mi
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23 min
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US 1
Use the straight lane.
37
Turn straight onto US 220
4.4 mi
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6 min
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US 220
Use the straight lane.
38
Continue on US 220
0.4 mi
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36 sec
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US 220
Use the left lane.
39
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220
58 mi
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1 hr 4 min
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US 220
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
40
Keep slight left at fork onto I 73; US 220
18 mi
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19 min
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I 73; US 220
Toward I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
41
Continue on Freeman Mill Road
2.4 mi
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3 min
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Freeman Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
42
Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road
0.6 mi
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53 sec
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Freeman Mill Road
43
Continue on South Edgeworth Street
0.2 mi
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27 sec
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South Edgeworth Street
Use the straight lane.
44
Turn right onto West Market Street
0.2 mi
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39 sec
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West Market Street
Use the right lane.
45
Arrive at destination
West Market Street
Trip Plan
For this 14-hour drive, plan for an overnight stop to make the trip more manageable. Leaving early in the morning from Fort Lauderdale will allow you to cover a significant portion of the distance on your first day. Aim to stop around the halfway point, which would be roughly 7-8 hours into your drive. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 499.2-mile stretch on I 95 where services might be spaced further apart. The fuel cost estimate of $117 should help you budget for at least two fill-ups.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.
Plan roughly 4 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 382.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, or about 7h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 499.2 miles.
Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 168 miles or 3h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 382.9 miles or 7h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Overnight split
Day 1 wrap after about 382.9 miles or 7h 8m
Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 13h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greensboro, NC 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
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Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Lauderdale, FL
Aim for roughly 383 miles and 7.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Day 2
Finish the approach into Greensboro, NC
Aim for roughly 383 miles and 7.2 hours of wheel time on this day.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 168 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL.
This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.
Plan about 4 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 499.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
First major stop
Coffee and fuel
253 mi into the route
Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch
This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.
Second major stop
Overnight candidate
505 mi into the route
Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start
This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.
Find hotels in Marion, SCOvernight Options
Night 1
383 mi · about 7.2h in
A practical overnight split lands near Brookdale, SC after about 383 miles or 7.2 hours of driving.
Find hotelsPacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 168 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 382.9 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 I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 499.2 miles.
Overnight split
Hotel stopFor a steadier pace, wrap day one after about 383 miles or 7.2 hours on the road.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
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Love's Travel Stop
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TA
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TA
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Flying J Travel Center
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ONE9 Travel Center
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50381
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Love's Travel Stop
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40392
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40391
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Saint Johns County Rest Area I-95 Southbound
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Saint Johns County Rest Area I-95 Northbound
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South Carolina Welcome Center - Hardeeville
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Randolph County I-73/I-74 Northbound Rest Area
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Love's Travel Stop
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Flying J Travel Center
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Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza
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Flying J Travel Center
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Love's Travel Stop
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TA
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Pilot Travel Center
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TA
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Flying J Travel Center
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Pilot Travel Center
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50341
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Rest Area
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Randolph County I-73/I-74 Southbound Rest Area
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Love's Travel Stop
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Buc-ee's
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QuikTrip
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West Palm Beach Service Plaza
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20331
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Rest Area
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Flying J Travel Center
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TA
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TA
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Love's Travel Stop
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Georgia Visitor Information Center
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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Rest Area
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Buc-ee's
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QuikTrip
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20332
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Circle K
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Petro Stopping Centers
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50382
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Service Plaza
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Service Plaza
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50342
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Pompano Service Plaza
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Love's Travel Stop
1.6 mi from route
Ellerbe Rest Area
2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
2.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 315 decision points cluster between mile 94.7 and 744.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
94.7 mi into trip
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~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
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~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
8
327.8 mi into trip
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~6h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: International Airport, Savan...
8
687 mi into trip
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~12h 49m in
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US 220
Keep slight right at fork onto US 220 toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Ash...
8
744.8 mi into trip
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~13h 54m in
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I 73; US 220
Keep slight left at fork onto I 73; US 220 toward I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$123.15 one way
$246.29 round trip
$4.08/gal
25.4 MPG avg
268 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.44 | $133.94 | $267.88 |
| premium | $4.78 | $144.07 | $288.15 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $186.32 | $372.64 |
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
$123
Tolls
$6
Hotel (1n)
$80–$140
Meals
$50–$100
Total
$259–$369
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 268 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $80 in charging · 2 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 229.8 | 2 | $80.42 | $36.76 |
| Efficient EV | 191.5 | 2 | $67.02 | $30.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 306.4 | 3 | $107.23 | $49.02 |
Gas CO2
268 kg
EV CO2
90 kg (66% less)
Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Monday
Local time
3:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
N 17 mph
65% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 2:56AM EDT until October 20 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 2:21AM EDT until October 18 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Greensboro, NC
Late night in Greensboro on Monday
Local time
3:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Clear
N 9 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Coastal Flood Warning
Coastal Flood Warning issued October 18 at 3:24AM EDT until October 20 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 18 at 3:24AM EDT until October 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
73°F
Marion, SC
505 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.
For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.
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
34 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
14h 19m on the road
This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...
5 mi from route
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 264.1
View on nps.gov
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
National Monument
Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...
11 mi from route
~26 min detour
$15
near mile 290.5
View on nps.gov
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
$25
near mile 184.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is largely highway cruising, with 90% of the 765.9 miles on major roads. You'll encounter the longest stretch of uninterrupted highway at 499.2 miles, primarily on I 95. The transition to surface roads will likely occur as you approach your destination. Expect a high volume of exits and potential for urban merging as you navigate through populated areas.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
45 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 499.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 94.7 miles in.
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 31 significant decision points across 765.9 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 94.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 327.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
825 ft
2 ft
Total Climb
860 ft
Total Descent
37 ft
Highest Point
825 ft
~774.3 mi in
Elevation Range
823 ft
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 Greensboro, NC, road signs point toward Vero Beach, Savannah and Darlington.
Vero Beach
94.7 mi in
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~1h 52m
Savannah
327 mi in
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~6h 6m
Darlington
624.2 mi in
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~11h 27m
About the Cities
Starting in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full guide →Founded 1911
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
Arriving in Greensboro, NC
Full guide →Founded 1808
Greensboro is a city of almost 300,000 people (2020) in North Carolina. It is named after Nathanael Greene, a Patriot general who fought a battle here during the Revolutionary War. It's nicknamed the "Gate City" for its historical role as a transportation hub for the Piedmont. The famous author William Sydney Porter, better known as O. Henry, was born here. It can be sleepy and genteel but is enjoying a newfound reputation as a great place for young people. Downtown especially is experiencing a surfeit of bars, music venues and restaurants. Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point are the three cities that make up the Piedmont Triad, halfway between Raleigh and Charlotte.
Top landmarks
- • Guilford Courthouse National Military Park — site maintained by the U.S. National Park Service commemorating the battle
- • Greensboro Science Center — science museum and zoological park
- • Grimsley High School — public school in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 499.2 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 383 miles on day one.
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.
Yes — we found about 75 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Greensboro, NC 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 4 meaningful breaks. There are 75 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 94.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 95.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 327.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Fort Matanzas National Monument, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Canaveral National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 14.3 hours each way, a round trip means 28.6 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Greensboro, NC before the return drive.
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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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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