Origin
Goulds, FL
Morning in Goulds on Tuesday
Local time
7:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goulds, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 8m
Distance
51.8 mi
83 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goulds, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Trip Overview
Goulds to Fort Lauderdale is 51.8 miles and takes about 1h 8m via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive connects two points within Florida, primarily utilizing major toll roads. You'll find it to be a straightforward, highway-focused journey, making it an easy option if you're looking to get from point A to point B efficiently. Given its brevity, it's well-suited for a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule without feeling rushed.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 35.1 mi | 40m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| SR 84 | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Dixie Highway | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Marina Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 3rd Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 4th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 17th Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
— 35.1 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goulds, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 220th Street
76 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southwest 220th Street
2
Turn right onto Southwest 118th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Southwest 118th Avenue
3
Merge onto US 1
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
5
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 54
Toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward US 441, I 595 East, SR 84 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork
526 ft
·
12 sec
Toward SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441 South
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward SR 84 East, I 595 East
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward SR 84 East
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward SR 84 East
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on SR 84
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 84
Toward SR 84 East
18
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 84
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Marina Boulevard
Toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
Use the right lane.
19
Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 4th Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Southwest 17th Street
21
Continue on Southeast 17th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Southeast 17th Street
22
Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast 3rd Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn left onto SR 842
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Broward Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
24
Arrive at destination
SR 842
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.9 miles from Goulds, 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
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 36.1 and 45.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
36.1 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
8
44.2 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
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 54
Toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
8
44.7 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 441, I 595 East, SR 84 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 441, I 595 East, SR 84 East
9
45.3 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 84 East, I 595 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 84 East, I 595 East
8
45.6 mi into trip
|
~55m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 84 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 84 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.25 one way
$16.49 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.44 | $22.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.60
Homestead Extension
(35.1 mi)
$2.10
Florida's Turnpike
(7.1 mi)
$0.50
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$3
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.44 | $2.49 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.25 | $3.32 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Morning in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday
Local time
7:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
16 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
1h 8m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 85% of the journey on major roadways like the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and Florida's Turnpike. Expect smooth sailing for the most part, characterized by consistent speeds and straightforward navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 35.1 miles along the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. While largely highway, the route includes sections of SR 84, which may offer a slight change of pace as you approach your destination.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.1 mi on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 36.1 miles in near Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 51.8 miles you will encounter 20 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 36.1 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.7 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 Goulds, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs point toward Orlando and Florida's Turnpike Toll North.
Orlando
36.1 mi in
|
~43m
|
via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Florida's Turnpike Toll North
36.1 mi in
|
~43m
|
via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
About the Cities
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full guide →Founded 1911
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).
Top landmarks
- • Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale — art museum in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
- • Bryan Building — building in Florida, United States
- • North Woodlawn Cemetery — cemetery in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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 1h 8m. Total distance: 51.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.1 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.60 in tolls one way, starting with Homestead Extension. 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.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
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 36.1 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 44.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Lauderdale, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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