Wanderlust World Wanderlust World The drive from Ottawa, ON to Fort Lauderdale, FL is approximately 2,150 km (1,335 miles) and takes 14–15 hours of pure driving time (not 33 hours as sometimes misestimated).
| Day | Segment | Distance | Drive Time | Suggested Stop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ottawa → Syracuse, NY | ~400 km | 4.5 hrs | Cross at Prescott/Ogdensburg; lunch in Watertown. |
| 2 | Syracuse → Harrisburg, PA | ~380 km | 4 hrs | I-81 S through Scranton; stay near PA Turnpike. |
| 3 | Harrisburg → Richmond, VA | ~450 km | 4.5 hrs | I-76 W → I-81 S → I-66 E → I-95 S. |
| 4 | Richmond → Savannah, GA | ~530 km | 5 hrs | I-95 S all day; cross into FL late afternoon. |
| 5 | Savannah → Fort Lauderdale | ~480 km | 4.5 hrs | I-95 S through Jacksonville, Orlando, West Palm Beach. |
Add 1–2 hours daily for fuel, food, stretch breaks. Do not attempt in 1–2 days—fatigue risk is extreme.