Webster to Fort Lauderdale is 248 miles and takes about 4 hours 49 minutes via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, traveling from the state's interior towards the southeastern coast. Given its predominantly highway profile, expect a fairly straightforward drive with minimal detours. It's a solid choice for a single-day excursion, especially if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground without needing an overnight stay.
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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
124 miles from Webster, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
204.3 mi
3h 40m
FL 50
26.1 mi
40m
I 95
7.2 mi
8m
South Market Boulevard
3.8 mi
5m
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
— 204.3 mi, about 3h 40m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 38 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~5,207 veh/hr typical
· worst 6,073
Quietest
2 AM
~284 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
18.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Webster, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on West Central Avenue
115 ft·6 sec·West Central Avenue
2
Turn right onto FL 471; CR 478
3.8 mi·5 min·South Market Boulevard
3
Turn left onto FL 50
14 mi·21 min·FL 50
4
Continue on FL 50
4.6 mi·7 min·FL 50
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on FL 50
0.5 mi·55 sec·FL 50
6
Continue on FL 50
3.0 mi·4 min·FL 50
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on FL 50
3.5 mi·5 min·FL 50
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, MiamiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
10
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
204 mi·3 hr 40 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 67Toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
251 ft·15 sec
Toward East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi·2 min·Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
14
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
0.1 mi·25 sec·Northwest 16th Avenue
15
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·North Andrews Avenue
16
Turn left onto SR 814
497 ft·16 sec·West Atlantic Boulevard
Use the left lane.
17
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·58 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
18
Merge onto I 95
7.2 mi·8 min·I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 27Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, DowntownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Turn left onto SR 842
1.8 mi·3 min·West Broward Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
21
Continue on SR 842
0.2 mi·35 sec·East Broward Boulevard
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
SR 842
Trip Plan
For this 248-mile drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet, allowing you to arrive in Fort Lauderdale with plenty of daylight. With a duration of under 5 hours, you likely won't need more than one brief stop, though the longest stretch on Florida's Turnpike is over 200 miles, so consider a quick break for stretching. Keep an eye on fuel, as the estimated cost is $39, and plan your fill-up accordingly, perhaps before the longest highway segment. This is a trip you can easily complete in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 124 miles from Webster, FL, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 204.3 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 55 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124 miles or 2h 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 3h 54m
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 Webster, 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 Webster, FL
This is one driving day of about 248 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Webster, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 204.3 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 29.9 and 245.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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29.9 mi into trip|~46m in
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
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.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami
5
30.7 mi into trip|~47m in|Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
235 mi into trip|~4h 28m 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...
6
235.6 mi into trip|~4h 30m 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...
8
245.5 mi into trip|~4h 44m 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
$37.54 one way
$75.08 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg87 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$41.19
$82.39
premium
$4.55
$44.43
$88.85
diesel
$4.80
$46.83
$93.65
Estimated Tolls: $14.30
Florida's Turnpike
(204.3 mi)$14.30
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
$38
Tolls
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 86.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
74.4
0
$26.04
$11.90
Efficient EV
62
0
$21.70
$9.92
EV Truck/SUV
99.2
1
$34.72
$15.87
Gas CO2
87 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 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 17, 2026
Origin
Webster, FL
Evening
in Webster on Monday
Local time
8:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
WNW 5 mph74% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 2:50AM EDT until July 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Destination
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Evening
in Fort Lauderdale on Monday
Local time
8:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
95°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 to 12 mph49% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued July 17 at 3:45AM EDT until July 18 at 4:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 17 at 2:50AM EDT until July 17 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Miami 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
2 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
4h 49m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 96% highway, meaning you'll be on high-speed roads for the vast majority of your 248-mile trip. The longest continuous stretch on Florida's Turnpike spans 204.3 miles. You'll notice a high density of exits and merges as you approach and depart urban areas. The transition to surface roads will be brief, occurring only in the final miles of your drive.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 204.3 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 50. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.9 miles in.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 248 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 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 235 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
123 ft2 ft
Total Climb
37 ft
Total Descent
124 ft
Highest Point
123 ft
~35.4 mi in
Elevation Range
121 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Webster, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Miami.
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 4h 49m. Total distance: 248 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 204.3 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $14.30 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.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 29.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.7 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 235 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Fort Lauderdale, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
