How far is Buckhead Ridge, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Buckhead Ridge, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buckhead Ridge and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckhead Ridge and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Lake Drive West
2019 ft · 2 min · Lake Drive West
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At the end of the road, turn right
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1150 ft · 22 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
38 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Southeast 86th Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 86th Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right
47.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Turn sharp left onto North Military Trail
1433 ft · 43 sec · North Military Trail
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Turn right onto West Blue Heron Boulevard
2200 ft · 49 sec · West Blue Heron Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
2141 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
26.5 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right
20.6 mi · 24 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 Buckhead Ridge and Fort Lauderdale.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
47.9 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Buckhead Ridge and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Buckhead Ridge to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km) and usually takes 02h 30m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Palm Beach Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Buckhead Ridge and 56.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.6 miles (134.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.51 one way or $33.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buckhead Ridge and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Beach Gardens
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 Palm Beach Gardens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buckhead Ridge and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 83.66 mi (134.63 km).
#1 Buckhead Ridge
Census-designated place in Glades County, Florida
| Population | 1,450 |
| Coordinates | 27.1303300, -80.8936700 |
| 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: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $16.51 | $33.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.29 | $36.58 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $19.49 | $38.97 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $17.31 | $34.63 |
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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