How far is Bay Pines, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Bay Pines, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 254.8 miles (410 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200 miles (321.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
254.76 mi
04h 50m
Flight
199.96 mi
321.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.96 mi
Kilometers
321.81 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.76 mi
Kilometers
409.99 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Fri, May 29, 5:16 PM EDT
Return by in Bay Pines
Fri, May 29, 10:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bay Pines
2026-05-29T12:26
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Fri, May 29, 5:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bay Pines
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Three Oaks
FL

City in Berrien County, Michigan, United States of America

From Bay Pines
127.4 mi
02h 25m
To Fort Lauderdale
127.3 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Bay Pines Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
86°F
Friday
Using Seminole as the closest live forecast in the Pinellas County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W
Destination
88°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bay Pines and Fort Lauderdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bay Pines and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    19 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto Bay Pines Boulevard North

    59 m · 12 sec · Bay Pines Boulevard North

  3. 3

    Continue on Bay Pines Boulevard North

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bay Pines Boulevard North

  4. 4

    Continue on Tyrone Boulevard North

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Tyrone Boulevard North

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    2.4 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue North

  6. 6

    Turn right onto 31st Street North

    1.1 mi · 3 min · 31st Street North

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2760 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1406 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto I 595 East, SR 84 East

    991 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East

    2 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Marina Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue

    2736 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street

    1594 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 17th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Southeast 17th Street

    780 ft · 25 sec · Southeast 17th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bay Pines and Fort Lauderdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
210 mi · 83%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 5%
Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 4%
31st Street North
6.83 mi · 3%
Tyrone Boulevard North
3.37 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
2.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

181 mi · 03h 14m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.8 mi
200 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Three Oaks
02h 25m from Bay Pines
Leave By
7:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bay Pines and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bay Pines to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 254.8 miles (410 km) and usually takes 04h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.4 miles from Bay Pines and 127.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 200 miles (321.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.8 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.29 one way or $74.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bay Pines and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Three Oaks, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Three Oaks.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

25 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

66 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bay Pines and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 199.96 mi (321.81 km).

Bay Pines

#1 Bay Pines

Census designated place

Population2,931
Coordinates27.8141900, -82.7781600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Fort Lauderdale

#2 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Bay Pines (-82.77816, 27.81419)
End: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.99 gal
34.03 L · about $37.29
Round trip
$74.58
17.98 gal · 68.06 L
Estimated CO2
79.9 kg one way
Round trip: 159.8 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $37.29 $74.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.32 $82.64
Premium $4.90 $44.02 $88.03
Diesel $4.35 $39.11 $78.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Bay Pines and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 12:26:24.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.