Toll roads around FLL

Question

Can you get away from the Ft Lauderdale airport without using any tool roads?

Answer

Yes, it is possible to leave Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) without using toll roads, but it will require careful route planning. The area around FLL is surrounded by a mix of local roads, major highways, and tolled expressways, so you’ll need to stick to surface streets and non-tolled state highways.

Here are some tips and considerations:

Use State Road 84 (Sample Road) and U.S. 1 (Federal Highway) as main surface routes to head south or north. Both avoid tolls and are commonly used by locals to bypass the Florida Turnpike and other expressways.
If heading west toward the Everglades or inland areas, you can use Griffin Road or Commercial Boulevard, which connect to local non-tolled roads.
East-west travel toward the beaches can be done via streets such as Sunrise Boulevard, Cypress Creek Road, and Dania Beach Boulevard, avoiding the tolled I-595 express lanes.
Google Maps or Waze allow you to select “avoid tolls” in route options, which is very helpful for navigating around the FLL area without accidentally entering a toll road.

Keep in mind that:

Surface streets may be slower, especially during peak traffic hours, as toll-free routes often have traffic lights and lower speed limits.
Some routes that appear on a map may still include small toll bridges or express lanes; double-check before committing to avoid unexpected charges.
Using ride-share apps or taxis, you can request toll-free routes, but drivers may still prefer faster tolled expressways unless specifically instructed otherwise.

In conclusion, while avoiding toll roads around FLL is entirely doable, it comes at the cost of slightly longer travel times. Planning ahead with toll-free navigation enabled is the best strategy.

Toll roads around FLL

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