How far is Buckingham, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Buckingham, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
130.11 mi
02h 12m
Flight
105.48 mi
169.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.48 mi
Kilometers
169.75 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.11 mi
Kilometers
209.39 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Tue, Nov 10, 6:15 PM EST
Return by in Buckingham
Tue, Nov 10, 8:27 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Buckingham
2026-11-10T16:02
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Tue, Nov 10, 6:15 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Buckingham
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Immokalee
FL

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

From Buckingham
64.8 mi
01h 06m
To Fort Lauderdale
65.3 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph SSE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Buckingham and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Buckingham Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Buckingham Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    149 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gunnery Road North

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Gunnery Road North

  4. 4

    Turn left

    18.8 mi · 24 min

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    8 m · 1 sec

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto New Market Road West

    2.2 mi · 4 min · New Market Road West

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on New Harvest Road

    19.3 mi · 23 min · New Harvest Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto I 75 South: Miami

    2693 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley

    61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · Alligator Alley

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  13. 13

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto I 595 East, SR 84 East

    991 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East

    2 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Marina Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue

    2736 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street

    1594 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 17th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Southeast 17th Street

    780 ft · 25 sec · Southeast 17th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Alligator Alley
61 mi · 47%
New Harvest Road
19.3 mi · 15%
Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 8%
Gunnery Road North
7.15 mi · 5%
Buckingham Road
2.93 mi · 2%
SR 84 East
2.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Alligator Alley

Merge slight left onto Alligator Alley

61 mi · 01h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 06m from Buckingham
Leave By
2:04 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Buckingham and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Buckingham to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 130.1 miles (209.4 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from Buckingham and 65.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:04 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.41 one way or $34.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Buckingham and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Immokalee

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Immokalee, 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 Immokalee.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

55 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

91 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

109 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Buckingham and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 105.48 mi (169.75 km).

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#1 Buckingham

Buckingham is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.6750700, -81.7320300
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: Buckingham Road (-81.732029, 26.67507)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.59 gal
17.38 L · about $17.41
Round trip
$34.82
9.18 gal · 34.76 L
Estimated CO2
40.8 kg one way
Round trip: 81.6 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.41 $34.82
Mid-grade $4.27 $19.60 $39.20
Premium $4.61 $21.17 $42.35
Diesel $5.89 $27.02 $54.03

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Buckingham and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 16:02:13.

Distance to Other Cities

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