Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Mayo, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

Distance

368.9 mi

594 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

13 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

6h 50m ★

6 AM

7h 1m

8 AM

7h 23m

10 AM

7h 9m

12 PM

7h 7m

3 PM

7h 10m

5 PM

7h 22m

8 PM

6h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Broward County, Florida, United States

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Mayo, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Mayo, FL covers 368.9 miles and takes about 7h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, I 75, Northwest 1st Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 240.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $58.72 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

184.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	240.6 mi	4h 20m
I 75	71.6 mi	1h 16m
Northwest 1st Avenue	40.3 mi	53m
ML King Memorial Highway	4 mi	5m
Northwest 9th Avenue	2.9 mi	5m
South Powerline Road	2.4 mi	4m
Powerline Road	1.1 mi	2m
South Pompano Parkway	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 240.6 mi, about 4h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Mayo, FL.

Start on SR 842

0.6 mi · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard

Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue

2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue

Continue on SR 845

1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on SR 845

2.4 mi · 4 min · South Powerline Road

Use the left lane.

Continue on SR 845

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Pompano Parkway

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto SR 814

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

1.0 mi · 1 min · Northwest 31st Avenue

Use the right lane.

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · this road

Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando Use the straight / left lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

240 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Florida's Turnpike

Toward I 75 North: Ocala Use the straight lane.

Merge onto I 75

72 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 59 sec

Exit 399 Toward US 441: Alachua, High Springs Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto US 441

4.0 mi · 5 min · ML King Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Continue on US 441

0.9 mi · 1 min · Santa Fe Boulevard

Turn slight left onto FL 20

0.6 mi · 1 min · Northeast 1st Avenue

Use the left lane.

Continue on US 27

40 mi · 53 min · Northwest 1st Avenue

Continue on US 27

0.7 mi · 1 min · Main Street

Arrive at destination

US 27

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 184.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, or about 3h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 240.6 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 81 miles or 1h 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 184.4 miles or 3h 28m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mayo, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fort Lauderdale, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Fort Lauderdale, FL

This is one driving day of about 368.9 miles and 7h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 240.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orlando, FL

184 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

Port Saint Lucie, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 81 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orlando, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 184.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 240.6 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.

Top Restaurant

Mayo Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mayo, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 368.9

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+13862942127

Mayo Subs

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mayo, Florida

0.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

"The Spot" Perry Perk Coffee Truck

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mayo, Florida

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 368.9

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winter Garden, Florida

1.8 mi

Alkimia Coffee House & Roaster LLC

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ocala, Florida

2.2 mi

Mayo Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 368.9

Mayo, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+13862942127

Mayo Subs

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 368.9

Mayo, Florida

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+13862942262

Harvest Thyme Alachua

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 316.2

Alachua, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13865883188

Visit website

"The Spot" Perry Perk Coffee Truck

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 368.9

Mayo, Florida

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 316.2

Gainesville, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 237.1

Wildwood, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 289.8

Reddick, Florida

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18889982546

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 131.7

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 368.9

Mayo, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+13862941165

Visit website

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 website

Uptown Nutrition

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 368.9

Mayo, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13862496308

Ichetucknee Springs State Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 342.5

Fort White, FL

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 26.3

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

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 322.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8.7 mi into trip | ~16m in | Northwest 31st Avenue

Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

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

250.5 mi into trip | ~4h 39m in | Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto Florida's Turnpike toward I 75 North: Ocala

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane. Toward I 75 North: Ocala

322.3 mi into trip | ~5h 56m in

Take the exit toward US 441: Alachua, High Springs

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 399 Toward US 441: Alachua, High Springs

322.5 mi into trip | ~5h 57m in | US 441 / ML King Memorial Highway

Turn right onto US 441 / ML King Memorial Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.72 one way

$117.44 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 129 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$63.87	$127.75
premium	$4.72	$68.60	$137.19
diesel	$5.61	$81.45	$162.90

Estimated Tolls: $16.83

Florida's Turnpike (240.4 mi) $16.83

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

$59

Tolls

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$101–$126

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 129.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

13 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Fort Lauderdale Hub, Miami Rd, FL

Ft Lauderdale, FL

BP_PULSE

16 DCFC

The Galleria at Fort Lauderdale - Tesla Supercharger

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Tesla

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 BP_PULSE: 1 Non-Networked: 1 Tesla: 1 ABM: 1 EV Connect: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	110.7	1	$38.73	$17.71
Efficient EV	92.2	1	$32.28	$14.76
EV Truck/SUV	147.6	1	$51.65	$23.61

Gas CO2

129 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Morning in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday

Local time

10:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Mayo, FL

Morning in Mayo on Sunday

Local time

10:52 AM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

14 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

7h on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

368.9 mi in 7h, mostly highway — 240.6 mi of that is on Florida's Turnpike.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 240.6 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. 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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 368.9 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 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 250.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Mayo, FL, road signs begin pointing toward High Springs along the way.

High Springs

322.3 mi in | ~5h 56m

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 7h. Total distance: 368.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 240.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $16.83 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.

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 Mayo, 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.0 hours each way, a round trip means 14.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Mayo, FL before the return drive.

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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