How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Lake Clarke Shores, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lake Clarke Shores, FL is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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.
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 Fort Lauderdale and Lake Clarke Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Lake Clarke Shores.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
2519 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
37.8 mi · 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 882: Forest Hill Boulevard
1924 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Forest Hill Boulevard
1822 ft · 50 sec · Forest Hill Boulevard
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Turn slight left
60 m · 9 sec
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Continue on West Lake Drive
3160 ft · 2 min · West Lake Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lake Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Lake Clarke Shores.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
37.8 mi · 00h 44m
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 Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Lake Clarke Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Lake Clarke Shores?
The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Boca Raton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 20.5 miles from Lake Clarke Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Lake Clarke Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Boca Raton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Deerfield Beach
City Hall in the Mall
Boca Raton Fire Rescue Station 2
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boca Raton.
Deerfield Beach
Delray Beach
Fort Lauderdale
West Palm Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Lake Clarke Shores. Straight-line distance: 36.38 mi (58.55 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 Lake Clarke Shores
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 3,619 |
| Coordinates | 26.6453400, -80.0758800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Clarke Shores (-80.07588, 26.64534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $6.01 | $12.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.31 | $12.61 |
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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