Trip from Tiger Point, 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 Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

11h 51m

Distance

648.3 mi

1,043 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

2-day trip

Fuel Cost

$98

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

11h 41m ★

6 AM

11h 52m

8 AM

12h 13m

10 AM

11h 59m

12 PM

11h 57m

3 PM

12h 1m

5 PM

12h 12m

8 PM

11h 46m

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

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Tiger Point, FL

Nishant Vyas

city in Broward County, Florida, United States

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Trip Overview

Tiger Point to Fort Lauderdale is 648.3 miles and takes about 11h 51m via I 10 and Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $102 and best split over two days. This route covers a significant portion of Florida, starting in the western panhandle and heading south towards South Florida. Given the 11-plus hours of driving time, attempting this in a single day is not recommended for safety and enjoyment. Planning for an overnight stop will make the trip much more manageable. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, so expect a fairly straightforward drive.

Trip Pace

Best split across 2 days

Treat the return leg as its own travel day rather than an afterthought.

Break Rhythm

3 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

324.2 miles from Tiger Point, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 5h 55m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 10	274 mi	4h 53m
Florida's Turnpike	240.6 mi	4h 19m
I 75	107.2 mi	1h 54m
Avalon Boulevard	9.4 mi	13m
I 95	7.2 mi	8m
West Broward Boulevard	1.8 mi	3m
Garcon Point Road	1.6 mi	2m
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard	1.4 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 10 — 274 mi, about 4h 53m

Traffic on I-10

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 46 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

3 PM

~1,268 veh/hr typical · worst 1,774

Quietest

2 AM

~152 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

8.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Madura Road

0.1 mi · 34 sec · West Madura Road

Turn right onto Ganges Trail

0.3 mi · 1 min · Ganges Trail

At end of road, turn right onto Tiger Point Boulevard

0.7 mi · 2 min · Tiger Point Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto US 98

0.7 mi · 1 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

Turn right onto FL 281 Toll

5.5 mi · 7 min · Avalon Boulevard

Continue on FL 281 Toll

1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road

Continue on FL 281 Toll

3.8 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

Merge onto I 10

274 mi · 4 hr 53 min · I 10

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 37 sec

Exit 296A Toward I-75 South: Tampa

Merge onto I 75

107 mi · 1 hr 54 min · I 75

Use the straight lane.

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

Given the 11-hour duration, it's best to split this drive over two days. Aim to depart early in the morning on your first day to maximize your driving time, perhaps covering around 300-350 miles. Plan your overnight stop somewhere around the central part of Florida. For your second day, you'll have a shorter drive, allowing for a more relaxed start and time for a mid-day break. Keep an eye on fuel prices, as they can vary across the state; filling up before entering more remote stretches of I 10 might be wise.

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.

This drive is better paced as a 2-day trip.

Plan roughly 3 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 324.2 miles from Tiger Point, FL, or about 5h 55m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 274 miles.

Consider an overnight stop or starting very early.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 143 miles or 2h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 324.2 miles or 5h 55m in

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

Overnight split

Day 1 wrap after about 324.2 miles or 5h 55m

Stop before fatigue turns the last few hours into a grind. You want day two to start fresh, not just resumed.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 10h 39m

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 Tiger Point, 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.

Treat this as a 2-day road trip and book the overnight stop before the busiest arrival window.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Tiger Point, FL

Aim for roughly 324 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Day 2

Finish the approach into Fort Lauderdale, FL

Aim for roughly 324 miles and 5.9 hours of wheel time on this day.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 143 miles from Tiger Point, FL.

This route usually feels better as a 2-day drive than as one long push.

Plan about 3 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 10 for about 274 miles.

Where to Stop

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

First major stop

Coffee and fuel

Tallahassee, FL

214 mi into the route

Best for: Coffee, fuel, and an easy first stretch

This is a natural early stop once the first hours of the drive are behind you.

city in and county seat of Orange County, Florida, United States

Second major stop

Overnight candidate

Orlando, FL

428 mi into the route

Best for: Hotel check-in, dinner, and a fresh start

This lines up well with a realistic day-end stop if you are breaking the drive into stages.

Find hotels in Orlando, FL

Overnight Options

Night 1

Orlando, FL

324 mi · about 5.9h in

A practical overnight split lands near Orlando, FL after about 324 miles or 5.9 hours of driving.

Find hotels

Pacing Suggestions

Quincy, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 143 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Gainesville, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 324.2 miles from Tiger Point, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 10 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 274 miles.

Overnight split

1.7 mi from route

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 13.1 and 645.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

13.1 mi into trip | ~21m in | I 10

Merge onto I 10

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

394.6 mi into trip | ~7h 11m 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

635.3 mi into trip | ~11h 30m 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...

635.9 mi into trip | ~11h 32m 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...

645.8 mi into trip | ~11h 46m 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

$98.14 one way

$196.28 round trip

$3.85/gal 25.4 MPG avg 227 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.22	$107.68	$215.37
premium	$4.55	$116.13	$232.26
diesel	$4.80	$122.41	$244.82

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

$98

Tolls

$17

Hotel (1n)

$80–$140

Meals

$50–$100

Total

$245–$355

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 226.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $68 in charging · 2 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	194.5	2	$68.07	$31.12
Efficient EV	162.1	1	$56.73	$25.93
EV Truck/SUV	259.3	3	$90.76	$41.49

Gas CO2

227 kg

EV CO2

76 kg (67% less)

Plan for 2 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 Jul 16, 2026

Origin

Tiger Point, FL

Night in Tiger Point on Saturday

Local time

9:50 PM

CDT

Current temp

95°F

Sunny

SW 10 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:58PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL

Destination

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Night in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday

Local time

10:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

95°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 8 mph 28% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 16 at 3:58PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued July 16 at 11:29AM EDT until July 17 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne 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.

For long drives, weather on day two can matter just as much as conditions at departure, so check the whole travel window rather than only the first day.

Time zone

1 hour later

The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.

Temperature spread

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

11h 51m on the road

This is long enough that the arrival forecast matters almost as much as departure conditions. Recheck both ends before you roll.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Gulf Islands National Seashore

National Seashore

Millions of visitors are drawn to the Gulf of America for Gulf Islands National Seashore's emerald coast waters, magnificent white beaches, fertile marshes and historical landscapes. Come explore with...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour $25

Park Closure: Fort Pickens Campground Restroom A Loop Closure

Caution: Road workers on Park Road in Davis Bayou

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is predominantly highway driving, with 97% of the route on interstates and turnpikes. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 274 miles on I 10. While the majority is high-speed cruising, expect the transition to surface roads to occur near your destination, likely around Fort Lauderdale. You'll notice a significant increase in exit density as you approach urban areas in South Florida.

97% 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: 274 mi on I 10.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 10 and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 13.1 miles in near I 10.

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 18 significant decision points across 648.3 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 13.1 miles (I 10): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 394.6 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 635.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

176 ft 2 ft

Total Climb

305 ft

Total Descent

306 ft

Highest Point

176 ft

~46.3 mi in

Elevation Range

174 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Tiger Point, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South and Orlando.

Florida's Turnpike South

394.6 mi in | ~7h 11m | via Florida's Turnpike

Orlando

394.6 mi in | ~7h 11m | via Florida's Turnpike

About the Cities

Starting in Tiger Point, FL

Full guide →

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).

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 274 miles on I 10. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — a 2-day pace is more comfortable than one long haul. A sensible stopping point is after roughly 324 miles on day one.

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 61 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 3 meaningful breaks. There are 61 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

Yes — Gulf Islands National Seashore. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 11.9 hours each way, a round trip means 23.7 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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