Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 29m
Distance
179.1 mi
288 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$29
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Port Saint John, FL
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Fort Lauderdale to Port Saint John is 179.1 miles and takes about 3 hours 29 minutes via Florida's Turnpike and I-95, with a fuel budget near $29 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within Florida, moving north through the state. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip that's ideal for a single-day journey. You'll be spending most of your time on major interstates, making it a convenient option if you're looking to get from point A to point B efficiently. Consider this route for a quick connection between South and Central Florida.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 84.6 mi | 1h 33m |
| I 95 | 78.9 mi | 1h 24m |
| Northwest 9th Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| South Powerline Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Powerline Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Fay Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| South Pompano Parkway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Grissom Parkway | 1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Port Saint John, FL.
Start on SR 842
Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue
Continue on SR 845
Continue on SR 845
Continue on SR 845
Turn left onto SR 814
Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto FL 70
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto Port Saint John Parkway
At end of road, turn left onto Grissom Parkway
Turn right onto Fay Boulevard
Turn left onto Miraflores Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Delespine Road
Turn right onto Bermuda Avenue
Arrive at destination
Given the 3-hour 29-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving early in the morning can help you avoid potential midday traffic, especially as you approach more populated areas. The longest stretch without a break is over 84 miles, so plan for one or two stops for fuel or a quick stretch. Since it's a relatively short drive, you can afford to be flexible with your timing and take advantage of lighter traffic periods. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before entering longer stretches of highway.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 39 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.5 miles or 1h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Port Saint John, FL than in the middle of the route.
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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fort Lauderdale, FL
This is one driving day of about 179.1 miles and 3h 29m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
90 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.
A short stop after about 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 89.5 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 Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 84.6 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 9.8 and 175.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North: Daytona Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Port Saint John
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward Port Saint John Parkway East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$28.51 one way
$57.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $31.01 | $62.02 |
| premium | $4.72 | $33.30 | $66.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.54 | $79.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$29
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.7 | 0 | $18.81 | $8.60 |
| Efficient EV | 44.8 | 0 | $15.67 | $7.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.6 | 0 | $25.07 | $11.46 |
Gas CO2
63 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday
Local time
6:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Port Saint John on Sunday
Local time
6:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This is a highway-focused drive, with 93% of the journey on major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 84.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike, so expect long, uninterrupted periods of driving. The route largely consists of interstate travel, offering a consistent pace. While Northwest 9th Avenue is mentioned, the bulk of your time will be on the high-speed arteries connecting these Florida cities. Be prepared for a steady, fast-paced drive with limited variations in road type.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.8 miles in.
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 18 significant decision points across 179.1 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 9.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Port Saint John, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North and Vero Beach.
Florida's Turnpike Toll
Miami
Orlando
Florida's Turnpike North
Vero Beach
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 29m. Total distance: 179.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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