How far is Bayshore Gardens, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Bayshore Gardens, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 222.9 miles (358.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Lee County, Florida.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bayshore Gardens and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bayshore Gardens and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Duke Place
40 m · 8 sec · Duke Place
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Turn right onto Case Avenue
785 ft · 36 sec · Case Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clemson Street
84 m · 17 sec · Clemson Street
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Turn left onto Florida Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Florida Boulevard
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Turn right onto 14th Street West
1588 ft · 32 sec · 14th Street West
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Continue on Tamiami Trail
1.4 km · 2 min · Tamiami Trail
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Turn left onto Tallevast Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Tallevast Road
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Turn right
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto University Parkway
4.9 mi · 8 min · University Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight left
181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto I 595 East, SR 84 East
991 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East
2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Marina Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue
2736 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street
1594 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 17th Street
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Continue on Southeast 17th Street
780 ft · 25 sec · Southeast 17th Street
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Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto 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 Bayshore Gardens and Fort Lauderdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Bayshore Gardens 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 Bayshore Gardens to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 222.9 miles (358.7 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.1 miles from Bayshore Gardens and 111.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.60 one way or $65.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bayshore Gardens and Mostly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bayshore Gardens and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 175.75 mi (282.84 km).
#1 Bayshore Gardens
Census designated place
| Population | 16,323 |
| Coordinates | 27.4253200, -82.5903800 |
| 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: 359 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 46m |
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 | $32.60 | $65.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $36.12 | $72.25 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $38.48 | $76.97 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $34.19 | $68.38 |
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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