Origin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Morning in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Seminole Manor, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
37.6 mi
61 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Seminole Manor, FL
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Trip Overview
Fort Lauderdale to Seminole Manor is 37.6 miles and takes about 48 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused trip stays within Florida, making it a convenient option for local travel. You'll primarily be on interstate, so expect a straightforward drive with minimal detours. It's a quick journey that can easily be completed in under an hour, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Consider this a functional route for getting between these two Florida locations efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 33 mi | 38m |
| West Lantana Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Seminole Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 33 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Seminole Manor, 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
33 mi
·
38 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 61
Toward Lantana Road
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn left onto CR 812
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Lantana Road
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto Seminole Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Seminole Drive
7
Arrive at destination
Seminole Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 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
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 35.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
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
35 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Lantana Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 61
Toward Lantana Road
4
35.4 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
CR 812 / West Lantana Road
Turn left onto CR 812 / West Lantana Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.98 one way
$11.97 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.51 | $13.02 |
| premium | $4.72 | $6.99 | $13.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Seminole Manor, FL
Morning in Seminole Manor on Sunday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°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
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
48m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with an 88% highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time on faster-paced roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 33 miles on I 95, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. You can expect a generally smooth ride on I 95 and West Lantana Road, transitioning to East Broward Boulevard for the final leg. The profile suggests a drive where maintaining speed is key, with limited opportunities for scenic exploration. It's a practical route built for efficiency rather than leisurely sightseeing.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and West Lantana Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 48m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33 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 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Seminole Manor, 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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