Indiantown to Fort Lauderdale is 80.2 miles and takes about 1h 44m via I 95, with a fuel budget near $13 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, taking you from the Indiantown area down to the bustling Fort Lauderdale region. It's a straightforward, single-day journey that's perfect if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points. Expect a mix of driving conditions as you make your way south. This is a practical route for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.1 miles from Indiantown, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 95
47.2 mi
54m
Bee Line Highway
20.6 mi
26m
Southwest Warfield Boulevard
8.5 mi
13m
West Broward Boulevard
1.8 mi
3m
West Blue Heron Boulevard
0.4 mi
<1m
Southwest Dr Martin L King Jr Drive
0.3 mi
<1m
North Military Trail
0.3 mi
<1m
East Broward Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 47.2 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indiantown, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on Southwest Magnolia Street
65 ft·4 sec·Southwest Magnolia Street
2
Turn right onto Southwest Dr Martin L King Jr Drive
0.3 mi·47 sec·Southwest Dr Martin L King Jr Drive
3
At end of road, turn right onto FL 710
8.5 mi·13 min·Southwest Warfield Boulevard
4
Continue on FL 710
21 mi·26 min·Bee Line Highway
5
Turn sharp left onto FL 809
0.3 mi·42 sec·North Military Trail
6
Turn right onto FL 708
0.4 mi·49 sec·West Blue Heron Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 95 South: West Palm BeachUse the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 95
27 mi·30 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
21 mi·23 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 27Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto SR 842
1.8 mi·3 min·West Broward Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on SR 842
0.2 mi·35 sec·East Broward Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
SR 842
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 44 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. You can depart anytime, but leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight for the drive and to settle into Fort Lauderdale. With a fuel cost estimated at $13, filling up before you leave Indiantown is a good idea. There are no designated stops in the data, so plan for a brief pause on I 95 if needed. Since it's a short drive, you have the flexibility to make spontaneous stops if you see something interesting along the way.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 40.1 miles from Indiantown, FL, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.2 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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.1 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Lauderdale, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Indiantown, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Indiantown, FL
This is one driving day of about 80.2 miles and 1h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Indiantown, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 47.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 77.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~0m in|FL 710 / Southwest Warfield Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto FL 710 / Southwest Warfield Boulevard
Navigation decision point
6
29.7 mi into trip|~42m in|FL 708 / West Blue Heron Boulevard
Turn right onto FL 708 / West Blue Heron Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
30.1 mi into trip|~43m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
6
57 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
77.7 mi into trip|~1h 38m 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
$12.77 one way
$25.53 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg28 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$13.89
$27.77
premium
$4.72
$14.91
$29.83
diesel
$5.61
$17.71
$35.41
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.1
0
$8.42
$3.85
Efficient EV
20.1
0
$7.02
$3.21
EV Truck/SUV
32.1
0
$11.23
$5.13
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Indiantown, FL
Morning
in Indiantown on Tuesday
Local time
9:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Morning
in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday
Local time
9:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Cloudy
E 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Fire Weather Watch
Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM 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
7 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 44m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive offers a mixed profile, with 59% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches on I 95, Bee Line Highway, and Southwest Warfield Boulevard. The longest continuous segment without a major change in road type is a 47.2-mile portion on I 95. This means you'll encounter both faster highway speeds and potentially more local road driving as you navigate through different sections. The character of the road shifts, offering a varied driving experience rather than a monotonous stretch.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.2 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near FL 710 / Southwest Warfield Boulevard.
Driving Effort5/10
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 80.2 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.3 miles (FL 710 / Southwest Warfield Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 29.7 miles (FL 708 / West Blue Heron Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 44m. Total distance: 80.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.2 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 0.3 miles (FL 710 / Southwest Warfield Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 29.7 miles (FL 708 / West Blue Heron Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Lauderdale, FL before heading back.
