Taylor Creek, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is 104.1 miles and takes about 2h 18m via FL 710 and I 95, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive keeps you within Florida the entire way, transitioning from a more rural highway feel to the bustling interstate as you approach Fort Lauderdale. Given its relatively short duration and highway-focused profile, this trip is ideal for a same-day journey, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination. Plan for a mostly efficient drive with minimal detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
52.1 miles from Taylor Creek, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 13m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
FL 710
47.9 mi
1h 4m
I 95
47.2 mi
54m
US 98
3.8 mi
5m
West Broward Boulevard
1.8 mi
3m
Southeast 86th Boulevard
0.9 mi
1m
Southeast 38th Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
West Blue Heron Boulevard
0.4 mi
<1m
Southeast 39th Avenue
0.3 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
FL 710
— 47.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor Creek, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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Start on Southeast 38th Avenue
0.1 mi·26 sec·Southeast 38th Avenue
2
Turn right onto Southeast 28th Street
342 ft·17 sec·Southeast 28th Street
3
Turn right onto Southeast 39th Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·Southeast 39th Avenue
4
Turn left onto Southeast 38th Avenue
0.4 mi·1 min·Southeast 38th Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 98; US 441
3.8 mi·5 min·US 98; US 441
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto CR 15A
0.9 mi·1 min·Southeast 86th Boulevard
7
At end of road, turn right onto FL 710
48 mi·1 hr 4 min·FL 710
8
Turn sharp left onto FL 809
0.3 mi·42 sec·North Military Trail
9
Turn right onto FL 708
0.4 mi·49 sec·West Blue Heron Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 95 South: West Palm BeachUse the right lane.
11
Merge onto I 95
27 mi·30 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
21 mi·23 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 27Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto SR 842
1.8 mi·3 min·West Broward Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on SR 842
0.2 mi·35 sec·East Broward Boulevard
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
SR 842
Trip Plan
Since this is a single-day trip of just over two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive in Fort Lauderdale with plenty of daylight remaining. The longest stretch on FL 710 is nearly 48 miles, so consider filling up your fuel tank before you embark or shortly after you begin to ensure a comfortable journey. With only 104.1 miles total, you won't need many stops, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is always a good practice on longer highway segments.
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 52.1 miles from Taylor Creek, FL, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.9 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 23 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.1 miles or 1h 13m 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 53m
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 Taylor Creek, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Taylor Creek, FL
This is one driving day of about 104.1 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Taylor Creek, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on FL 710 for about 47.9 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 101.6 — 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|Southeast 28th Street
Turn right onto Southeast 28th Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip|~3m in|US 98; US 441
Turn left onto US 98; US 441
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
53.6 mi into trip|~1h 16m in|FL 708 / West Blue Heron Boulevard
Turn right onto FL 708 / West Blue Heron Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
81 mi into trip|~1h 48m 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
101.6 mi into trip|~2h 12m 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
$16.57 one way
$33.14 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg36 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$18.02
$36.05
premium
$4.72
$19.36
$38.71
diesel
$5.61
$22.98
$45.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.2
0
$10.93
$5.00
Efficient EV
26
0
$9.11
$4.16
EV Truck/SUV
41.6
0
$14.57
$6.66
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Taylor Creek, FL
Morning
in Taylor Creek on Tuesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Morning
in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
E 10 mph20% chanceLive 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
18 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
2h 18m 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 route is heavily highway-focused, with 95% of the drive taking place on interstates and major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on FL 710, experiencing its longest stretch of 47.9 miles uninterrupted. As you progress, the character shifts from the open feel of state roads to the faster pace of I 95, which will carry you the remainder of the way. Expect a consistent driving experience with minimal changes in road type once you merge onto the interstate.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.9 mi on FL 710.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on FL 710 and I 95. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Southeast 28th Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 104.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (Southeast 28th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 98; US 441): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.6 miles (FL 708 / West Blue Heron Boulevard): 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 2h 18m. Total distance: 104.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.9 miles on FL 710. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Southeast 28th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 98; US 441): Lane positioning matters here; at 53.6 miles (FL 708 / West Blue Heron 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.
