Origin
Plantation, FL
Night in Plantation on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Plantation, 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
15m
Distance
7.6 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Plantation, FL
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Trip Overview
This short 7.6-mile drive from Plantation, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 15 minutes. With no highway driving, expect a local feel throughout. The estimated fuel cost is around $1, making it very budget-friendly. This route is best suited for a quick, straightforward transit between these two South Florida locations, offering a direct connection without the need for an overnight stay. Consider this a simple urban hop rather than an extended road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Sunrise Boulevard | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Northwest 9th Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Broward Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| 8 Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 65th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Garden Court | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Sunrise Boulevard
— 5.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plantation, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on Garden Court
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Garden Court
2
Turn right onto 8 Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
8 Street
3
Turn right onto Northwest 65th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northwest 65th Avenue
4
Turn right onto SR 838
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sunrise Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on SR 838
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
West Sunrise Boulevard
6
Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 9th Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto SR 842
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broward Boulevard
8
Continue on SR 842
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Broward Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Arrive at destination
SR 842
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
8 Street
Turn right onto 8 Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Northwest 65th Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest 65th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 838 / West Sunrise Boulevard
Turn right onto SR 838 / West Sunrise Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Northwest 9th Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
7.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
SR 842 / East Broward Boulevard
Continue onto SR 842 / East Broward Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.21 one way
$2.42 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.32 | $2.63 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.41 | $2.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.49 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Night in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
1 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
15m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating numerous intersections and city streets. With 0% highway share, anticipate a consistent pace dictated by traffic signals and local road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.1 miles along West Sunrise Boulevard. You'll primarily be on West Sunrise Boulevard, Northwest 9th Avenue, and West Broward Boulevard, so be prepared for a driving experience that requires constant attention to turns and surrounding traffic.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on West Sunrise Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near 8 Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (8 Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Northwest 65th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 838 / West Sunrise Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
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 15m. Total distance: 7.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on West Sunrise Boulevard. 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 0.1 miles (8 Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Northwest 65th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 838 / West Sunrise Boulevard): 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.
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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