Origin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Late night in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Haverhill, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
45.8 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
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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Haverhill, FL
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 45.8-mile drive from Fort Lauderdale to Haverhill, Florida, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 58 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I-95 and then transitioning to Southern Boulevard and East Broward Boulevard, it offers a quick trip within the state. With a projected fuel cost of just $7, this route is budget-friendly for a short excursion. The highway-focused profile means you'll spend most of your time on faster roads, making it an efficient way to travel between these two Florida locations. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is under an hour, it's easily manageable without an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 39.3 mi | 45m |
| Southern Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North Military Trail | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Belvedere Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Haverhill Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 39.3 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Haverhill, FL.
1
Start on SR 842
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Broward Boulevard
2
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
3
Merge onto I 95
39 mi
·
45 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Exit 68
Toward US 98, FL 80: Southern Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 98; FL 80
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Southern Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn right onto FL 809
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Military Trail
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Belvedere Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Belvedere Road
Use the left / uturn lanes.
9
Turn left onto Haverhill Road
462 ft
·
21 sec
·
Haverhill Road
10
Arrive at destination
Haverhill Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 44.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
41.2 mi into trip
|
~49m in
Take the exit toward US 98, FL 80: Southern Boulevard
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 68
Toward US 98, FL 80: Southern Boulevard
4
41.6 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
US 98; FL 80 / Southern Boulevard
Turn left onto US 98; FL 80 / Southern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
43.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
44.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
FL 809 / North Military Trail
Turn right onto FL 809 / North Military Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.29 one way
$14.58 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| premium | $4.72 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.11 | $20.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.81 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.41 | $2.93 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Haverhill, FL
Late night in Haverhill on Sunday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
58m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this journey, with 86% of the drive on such roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a significant 39.3 miles on I-95, allowing for consistent speed and minimal disruption. As you progress, the route transitions from the high-speed interstate to surface streets like Southern Boulevard and East Broward Boulevard, offering a change of pace as you approach your destination. This mix means you'll experience both efficient, long-distance travel and a more local feel closer to Haverhill.
86% 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: 39.3 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Southern Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near I 95.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 58m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.6 miles (US 98; FL 80 / Southern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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 58m. Total distance: 45.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 39.3 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 1.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 41.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.6 miles (US 98; FL 80 / Southern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Haverhill, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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