How far is Bagdad, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Bagdad, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 634.7 miles (1021.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 520.5 miles (837.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 30m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Florida, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bagdad and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Church Street
831 ft · 28 sec · Church Street
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Turn straight onto Garcon Point Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Garcon Point Road
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Turn left onto I 10 East: Tallahassee
2594 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
269.6 mi · 4 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
240.6 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
77 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
2315 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
2709 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard
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Continue on East Broward Boulevard
988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bagdad and Fort Lauderdale.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 East
Merge slight left
270 mi · 04h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bagdad and Mostly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bagdad to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 634.7 miles (1021.4 km) and usually takes 09h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 316.8 miles from Bagdad and 317.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 520.5 miles (837.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 114.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $92.92 one way or $185.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 199.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Bagdad and Fort Lauderdale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bagdad and Mostly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near West Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bagdad and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 520.46 mi (837.6 km).
#1 Bagdad
Bagdad is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5988000, -87.0322300 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1021 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 55m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $92.92 | $185.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $102.95 | $205.90 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $109.67 | $219.34 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $97.44 | $194.88 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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