Origin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Morning in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Park Haven, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
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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Park Haven, FL
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Trip Overview
Fort Lauderdale to Park Haven is 15 miles and takes about 22 minutes via I-95 and East Broward Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Florida, moving from the South Florida region to a more northern part of the state. Expect a straightforward drive that's mostly focused on efficient travel. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transfer or an easy addition to a larger itinerary. You'll be covering minimal ground, making it a stress-free option.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| North Dixie Highway | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Sample Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 51st Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 9th Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 10.4 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Park Haven, 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
10 mi
·
12 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 39
Toward SR 834: Sample Road
Use the slight right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
276 ft
·
8 sec
Toward SR 834 East: Sample Road, Lighthouse Point, Deerfield Beach
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn straight onto SR 834
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sample Road
7
Turn left onto SR 811
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Dixie Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto Northeast 51st Street
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Northeast 51st Street
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Northeast 9th Avenue
486 ft
·
16 sec
·
Northeast 9th Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
Northeast 9th Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 14.8 — 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.
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward SR 834: Sample Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 39
Toward SR 834: Sample Road
8
12.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 834 East: Sample Road, Lighthouse Point, Deerfield Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 834 East: Sample Road, Lighthouse Poi...
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
SR 811 / North Dixie Highway
Turn left onto SR 811 / North Dixie Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
14.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Northeast 51st Street
Turn left onto Northeast 51st Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.39 one way
$4.78 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.60 | $5.19 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.79 | $5.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Park Haven, FL
Morning in Park Haven on Sunday
Local time
7:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
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
22m 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?
This route is primarily highway-focused, with 69% of the drive utilizing major roadways like I-95. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 10.4 miles on I-95, offering a consistent pace. The initial part of your journey might involve navigating urban areas before merging onto the interstate. Expect a driving experience characterized by efficient travel rather than scenic detours, particularly during the longest segment on the highway. The transition between these road types is generally smooth.
69% 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: 10.4 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near I 95.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 15 miles you will encounter 7 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 1.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Park Haven, FL, road signs point toward Lighthouse Point and Deerfield Beach.
Lighthouse Point
12.8 mi in
|
~17m
Deerfield Beach
12.8 mi in
|
~17m
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 22m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.4 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 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Park Haven, 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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