How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Bayshore Gardens, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Bayshore Gardens, FL is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.7 miles (282.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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
222.28 mi
04h 11m
Flight
175.75 mi
282.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.75 mi
Kilometers
282.84 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.28 mi
Kilometers
357.73 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bayshore Gardens
Fri, Apr 17, 10:35 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Fri, Apr 17, 2:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-17T06:24
Arrive Bayshore Gardens
Fri, Apr 17, 10:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Bonita Springs
FL

A city in Lee County, Florida.

From Fort Lauderdale
111.2 mi
02h 05m
To Bayshore Gardens
111.1 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
Bayshore Gardens Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
86°F
Friday
Using South Bradenton as the closest live forecast in the Manatee County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Bayshore Gardens.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami

    885 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 595 West

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    194.7 mi · 3 hr 29 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 610: Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, Sarasota

    834 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on CR 610: Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, Sarasota

    155 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 610 West: Sarasota, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport

    620 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto University Parkway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · University Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Tallevast Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Tallevast Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Tamiami Trail

    1.4 km · 1 min · Tamiami Trail

  15. 15

    Continue on 14th Street West

    1591 ft · 38 sec · 14th Street West

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Florida Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Florida Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Georgia Avenue

    758 ft · 35 sec · Georgia Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Duke Place

    42 m · 6 sec · Duke Place

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Duke Place

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
206 mi · 93%
University Parkway
5.16 mi · 2%
Tallevast Road
2.33 mi · 1%
I 595
2.18 mi · 1%
East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 1%
I 595 West
1.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Port Everglades Expressway

Merge slight left

195 mi · 03h 29m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
175.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonita Springs
02h 05m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
8:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Bayshore Gardens.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Bayshore Gardens?

The road trip is about 222.3 miles (357.7 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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 111.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 111.1 miles from Bayshore Gardens.

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 46.6 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 8:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.52 one way or $65.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Bayshore Gardens.

Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

40 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

80 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Bayshore Gardens. Straight-line distance: 175.75 mi (282.84 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Bayshore Gardens

#2 Bayshore Gardens

Census designated place

Population16,323
Coordinates27.4253200, -82.5903800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Bayshore Gardens (-82.59038, 27.42532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.84 gal
29.69 L · about $32.52
Round trip
$65.04
15.68 gal · 59.38 L
Estimated CO2
69.7 kg one way
Round trip: 139.3 kg / 307 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $32.52 $65.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.03 $72.07
Premium $4.90 $38.38 $76.77
Diesel $4.35 $34.10 $68.21

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Bayshore Gardens. The current time is 06:24:08.

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.