Trip from Jasper, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 2m

Distance

383.1 mi

617 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$61

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

6h 51m ★

6 AM

7h 3m

8 AM

7h 25m

10 AM

7h 10m

12 PM

7h 8m

3 PM

7h 11m

5 PM

7h 24m

8 PM

6h 56m

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

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Jasper, FL

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city in Broward County, Florida, United States

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Trip Overview

This 384.6-mile drive from Jasper, Florida, to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, will take approximately 5 hours and 53 minutes. It's a manageable one-day trip with an estimated fuel cost of $64. The route primarily utilizes Florida's Turnpike South and I-75 South, with a significant portion involving local roads. This journey offers a practical way to travel within Florida, moving from the northern part of the state down towards the bustling South Florida region. Given the duration and distance, it's well-suited for a single day of travel, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop.

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

2 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

191.5 miles from Jasper, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Florida's Turnpike	240.6 mi	4h 19m
I 75	123.8 mi	2h 12m
I 95	7.2 mi	8m
2nd Avenue Southeast	5.3 mi	8m
West Broward Boulevard	1.8 mi	3m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard	1.4 mi	2m
North Andrews Avenue	0.6 mi	1m
East Broward Boulevard	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 240.6 mi, about 4h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 41; US 129; FL 6

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Hatley Street

Turn right onto US 41; US 129

5.3 mi · 8 min · 2nd Avenue Southeast

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 75 South: Lake City

Merge onto I 75

124 mi · 2 hr 12 min · I 75

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike

241 mi · 4 hr 19 min · Florida's Turnpike

Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando Use the slight left / straight 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

To make the most of this 5-hour and 53-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Jasper, Florida, to avoid potential traffic as you approach Fort Lauderdale. With a fuel cost estimated at $64, ensure your tank is full before leaving Jasper. Plan for at least one stop along the way to stretch your legs, as the route involves frequent turns and changes in road type. Pay close attention to navigation, especially when transitioning between the main arteries and local roads, as this is the defining characteristic of this particular trip.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 191.5 miles from Jasper, FL, or about 3h 28m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 240.6 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 84 miles or 1h 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 191.5 miles or 3h 28m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 50m

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 Jasper, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Jasper, FL

This is one driving day of about 383.1 miles and 7h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Jasper, FL.

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

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 240.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

192 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

Gainesville, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orlando, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 191.5 miles from Jasper, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 240.6 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Ellianos Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake City, Florida

Near the start, short detour

First break · 30min in 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13864388064

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake City, Florida

2.2 mi

Two Cuban Guy's Home of Garcia's Place

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake City, Florida

2.4 mi

Best coffee break · first break window

Canal Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake City, Florida

Near the start, short detour

First break · 30min in 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+13864388426

Visit website

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Oakland, Florida

1.5 mi

Ellianos Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Lake City, Florida

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+13864388064

Visit website

Ellianos Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Lake City, Florida

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+13867520202

Visit website

Two Cuban Guy's Home of Garcia's Place

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Lake City, Florida

Hours: 11 am–6 pm

+13057755055

Susana's Cafe - Kissimmee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14072012627

Visit website

Café Barista - Kissimmee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Kissimmee, Florida

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+14079351384

Visit website

🏆 The Gathering Cafe Downtown Ocala

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13524219810

Visit website

Canal Coffee Company

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Lake City, Florida

Hours: 5 am–1 pm

+13864388426

Visit website

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Oakland, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+14079060330

Visit website

BW Blacksmith Coffee | Hwy 90

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Lake City, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+13864388553

Visit website

Doxa Coffee Co.

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Alachua, Florida

Hours: 8 am–2 pm

Visit website

Lucky Goat Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Sumterville, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+13525694075

Visit website

XAPA coffee & bakery

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Lake City, Florida

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+13864388720

Visit website

Colsie Coffee & Bakeshop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

High Springs, Florida

Hours: 6:30 am–5 pm

+13864542364

Visit website

SAGE Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Lake City, Florida

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+13867529875

Visit website

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Lake City, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Ocala, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+19548285411

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Scott Springs Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Ocala, Florida

Hours: 9 am–7 pm

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour

Ocala, Florida

Indian Creek Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 5 mi from route ~12 min detour

Jupiter, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+15617412400

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 380.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 41; US 129 / 2nd Avenue Southeast

Turn right onto US 41; US 129 / 2nd Avenue Southeast

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

129.4 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in | Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit onto Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / straight lanes. Exit 328 Toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

370.1 mi into trip | ~6h 41m 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...

370.7 mi into trip | ~6h 42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlan...

380.6 mi into trip | ~6h 56m 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

$60.98 one way

$121.96 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 134 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.40	$66.33	$132.67
premium	$4.72	$71.24	$142.47
diesel	$5.61	$84.58	$169.17

Estimated Tolls: $16.84

Florida's Turnpike (240.6 mi) $16.84

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

$61

Tolls

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$103–$128

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 134 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	114.9	1	$40.23	$18.39
Efficient EV	95.8	1	$33.52	$15.32
EV Truck/SUV	153.2	1	$53.63	$24.52

Gas CO2

134 kg

EV CO2

45 kg (66% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Jasper, FL

Late night in Jasper on Tuesday

Local time

5:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Late night in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday

Local time

5:20 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny

E 7 to 10 mph 4% chance Live forecast

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 2m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for much of this 384.6-mile journey, with a 0% highway share. While you will use major roads like I-75 South and Florida's Turnpike South, the experience is characterized by frequent transitions onto local streets, starting with 2nd Avenue Southeast. This means you'll be navigating more varied road conditions and speed limits rather than a continuous interstate cruise. The constant adjustments required by these frequent turns will keep you engaged behind the wheel throughout the 5-hour and 53-minute drive.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 240.6 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 41; US 129 / 2nd Avenue Southeast.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 383.1 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 0.1 miles (US 41; US 129 / 2nd Avenue Southeast): Lane positioning matters here; at 129.4 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 370.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Jasper, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

129.4 mi in | ~2h 21m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

129.4 mi in | ~2h 21m | via 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 7h 2m. Total distance: 383.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 2m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 240.6 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $16.84 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.

Yes — we found about 40 rest areas or service plazas 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 2 meaningful breaks. There are 40 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.0 hours each way, a round trip means 14.1 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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