How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Buckingham, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Buckingham, FL is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
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.
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Buckingham.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Buckingham.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
885 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 595 West
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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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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Merge slight left
61.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 29: Everglades City, Immokalee
1871 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 29 North: Ave Maria, Immokalee
1192 ft · 30 sec
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Turn straight
980 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
19.4 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto New Market Road East
2.2 mi · 4 min · New Market Road East
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Turn right onto North 15th Street
3.1 mi · 4 min · North 15th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
85 m · 7 sec
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Exit the roundabout
18.7 mi · 24 min
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Turn slight right
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Gunnery Road South
4.1 mi · 7 min · Gunnery Road South
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Turn right onto Buckingham Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Buckingham Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buckingham Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Buckingham.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Port Everglades Expressway
Merge slight left
61.5 mi · 01h 06m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Buckingham.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Buckingham?
The road trip is about 129.2 miles (207.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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 64.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 64.6 miles from Buckingham.
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 23.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.30 one way or $34.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Buckingham.
Stop Ideas Near Immokalee
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 Immokalee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Buckingham. Straight-line distance: 105.48 mi (169.75 km).
#1 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buckingham
Buckingham is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 26.6750700, -81.7320300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckingham (-81.73203, 26.67507)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $3.79 | $17.30 | $34.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.27 | $19.47 | $38.94 |
| Premium | $4.61 | $21.04 | $42.07 |
| Diesel | $5.89 | $26.84 | $53.68 |
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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