How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Gateway, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gateway, FL is about 134 miles (215.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Gateway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Gateway.
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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
112.3 mi · 2 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 876: Cape Coral
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 876 East: Jet Blue Park, Rest Area
829 ft · 20 sec
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Turn straight onto Daniels Parkway
2.7 mi · 4 min · Daniels Parkway
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Turn left onto Gateway Boulevard
1879 ft · 38 sec · Gateway Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on Gateway Boulevard
42 m · 2 sec · Gateway Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gateway Boulevard;Commerce Lakes Drive
28 m · 5 sec · Gateway Boulevard
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Exit the rotary onto Gateway Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Gateway Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Gateway Boulevard
28 m · 9 sec · Gateway Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Gateway Boulevard
1951 ft · 1 min · Gateway Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gateway Greens Drive
1088 ft · 55 sec · Gateway Greens Drive
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Turn right onto Mahogany Run
103 m · 18 sec · Mahogany Run
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Turn right onto Bent Pine Drive
607 ft · 29 sec · Bent Pine Drive
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Turn right onto Persimmon Court
64 m · 9 sec · Persimmon Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Persimmon Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Gateway.
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
112 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gateway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Gateway?
The road trip is about 134 miles (215.6 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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 66.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 67 miles from Gateway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.62 one way or $39.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Gateway.
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 Gateway. Straight-line distance: 104.35 mi (167.93 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 Gateway
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 8,401 |
| Coordinates | 26.5775700, -81.7503600 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gateway (-81.75036, 26.57757)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $19.62 | $39.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.74 | $43.48 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $23.16 | $46.32 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.58 | $41.15 |
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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