Trip from Fruit Cove, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

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

Drive Time

5h 54m

Distance

310.5 mi

500 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

35 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 41m ★

6 AM

5h 54m

8 AM

6h 21m

10 AM

6h 4m

12 PM

6h 1m

3 PM

6h 5m

5 PM

6h 19m

8 PM

5h 47m

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

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Fruit Cove, FL

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city in Broward County, Florida, United States

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Fruit Cove, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 310.5 miles and takes about 5h 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Florida's Turnpike, Race Track Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 206.7 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.42 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

1 planned break

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

Midpoint

155.2 miles from Fruit Cove, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	206.7 mi	3h 42m
Florida's Turnpike	84.9 mi	1h 32m
Race Track Road	5.3 mi	9m
Russell Sampson Road	2.4 mi	4m
West Broward Boulevard	1.8 mi	3m
Saint Johns Parkway	1.4 mi	2m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard	1.4 mi	2m
Fruit Cove Road	1.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 206.7 mi, about 3h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Oakvale Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Oakvale Road

Turn left onto Fruit Cove Road

1.3 mi · 3 min · Fruit Cove Road

Continue on Race Track Road

5.3 mi · 9 min · Race Track Road

Turn right onto CR 2209

1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Johns Parkway

Turn left onto Russell Sampson Road

2.0 mi · 4 min · Russell Sampson Road

Enter roundabout onto Russell Sampson Road

24 ft · 0 sec · Russell Sampson Road

Continue on Russell Sampson Road

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Russell Sampson Road

Turn left onto CR 210

0.4 mi · 45 sec · County Road 210 West

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec

Toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

Merge onto I 95

199 mi · 3 hr 34 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 58 sec

Exit 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork

492 ft · 12 sec

Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee Use the right lane.

Merge onto FL 70

0.5 mi · 57 sec · Okeechobee Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 35 sec

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South Use the left lane.

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

85 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Florida's Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 67 Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

251 ft · 15 sec

Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

1.4 mi · 2 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

Turn left onto SR 814

497 ft · 16 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 95 South: Miami

Merge onto I 95

7.2 mi · 8 min · I 95

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 27 Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto SR 842

1.8 mi · 3 min · West Broward Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Continue on SR 842

0.2 mi · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Use the left lane.

Arrive at destination

SR 842

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 155.2 miles from Fruit Cove, FL, or about 2h 56m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 206.7 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 68 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 155.2 miles or 2h 56m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 46m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Fruit Cove, 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 Fruit Cove, FL

This is one driving day of about 310.5 miles and 5h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Fruit Cove, FL.

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

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 206.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Saint Lucie, FL

155 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

Daytona Beach, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 155.2 miles from Fruit Cove, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 95 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 206.7 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 Coffee Stop

Brass Tacks Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fruit Cove, Florida

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19044847585

Visit website

Tetherball Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jacksonville, Florida

2.7 mi

Brass Tacks Coffee Co.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10

Fruit Cove, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19044847585

Visit website

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 310.5

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19548285411

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 221.8

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 288.3

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Wreck It Ft Laudy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 310.5

Oakland Park, Florida

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 243.9

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617411359

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 20

5 decision points cluster between mile 210.8 and 308 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

210.8 mi into trip | ~3h 56m in

Take the exit toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

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 129 Toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

211.3 mi into trip | ~3h 57m in

Keep slight right at fork toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward FL 70 West: Okeechobee

212.1 mi into trip | ~3h 59m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left lane. Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

297.4 mi into trip | ~5h 33m in

Take the exit toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

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 67 Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther Kin...

308 mi into trip | ~5h 48m in

Take the exit toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown

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 27 Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.42 one way

$98.85 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$53.76	$107.53
premium	$4.72	$57.74	$115.47
diesel	$5.61	$68.55	$137.11

Estimated Tolls: $5.94

Florida's Turnpike (84.9 mi) $5.94

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

$49

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 108.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

35 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

St. Augustine, FL

Tesla

24 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

St Johns, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

TA, County Road 210, Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville, FL

BP_PULSE

12 DCFC

Buc-Ee's - Tesla Supercharger

St. Augustine, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

St. Augustine, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Buc-Ees - Tesla Supercharger

Daytona Beach, FL

Tesla

12 DCFC

St. Johns Commons - Tesla Supercharger

St. Johns, FL

Tesla

10 DCFC

Mandarin Landing

Jacksonville, FL

eVgo Network

8 DCFC

MERCEDES_BENZ: 10 Tesla: 8 FPLEV: 7 eVgo Network: 2 Non-Networked: 2 Electrify America: 2 BP_PULSE: 1 RED_E: 1 JULE: 1 7CHARGE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	93.1	1	$32.60	$14.90
Efficient EV	77.6	0	$27.17	$12.42
EV Truck/SUV	124.2	1	$43.47	$19.87

Gas CO2

109 kg

EV CO2

36 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 19, 2026

Origin

Fruit Cove, FL

Afternoon in Fruit Cove on Sunday

Local time

12:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Afternoon in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday

Local time

12:12 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 2 to 8 mph 23% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 19 at 8:20AM EDT until April 20 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 19 at 5:28AM EDT until April 19 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

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

24 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

5h 54m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Fort Matanzas National Monument

National Monument

Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protect...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 42.8

Park Closure: Beach Access Ramp Closure

View on nps.gov

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

National Monument

Built by the Spanish in St. Augustine to defend Florida and the Atlantic trade route, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument preserves the oldest masonry fortification in the continental United Stat...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour $15 near mile 21.4

View on nps.gov

Canaveral National Seashore

National Seashore

Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself...

9 mi from route ~22 min detour $25 near mile 107.1

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

310.5 mi in 5h 54m, mostly highway — 206.7 mi of that is on I 95.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 206.7 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 210.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 20 significant decision points across 310.5 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 210.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 211.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 212.1 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.

Between Fruit Cove, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs point toward Fort Pierce, Miami and Florida's Turnpike South.

Fort Pierce

210.8 mi in | ~3h 56m

Miami

212.1 mi in | ~3h 59m

Florida's Turnpike South

212.1 mi in | ~3h 59m

About the Cities

Arriving 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 5h 54m. Total distance: 310.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 206.7 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.94 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 Fort Lauderdale, 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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Fort Lauderdale, 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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Brass Tacks Coffee Co.

Brass Tacks Coffee Co.

Tetherball Coffee

Kava & Company - Mandarin

Refuel Coffee Co.

West Palm Beach Service Plaza

Pilot Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

ONE9 Travel Center

40392

40391

50341

Flying J Travel Center

Port Saint Lucie - Fort Pierce Service Plaza

20331

Flying J Travel Center

TA

Flying J Travel Center

Love's Travel Stop

50382

50342

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop

Service Plaza

Buc-ee's

20332

Pilot Travel Center

Buc-ee's

TA

50381

Pompano Service Plaza

Saint Johns County Rest Area I-95 Southbound

Saint Johns County Rest Area I-95 Northbound

Joseph C. Carter Park

Escape Room PSL

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

Wreck It Ft Laudy

Bulow Creek State Park

Moccasin Slough Park

Escape U

Riverbend Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Fruit Cove, FL

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Same local time

24 degrees warmer at arrival

5h 54m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Fort Matanzas National Monument

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Canaveral National Seashore

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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