How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Lakes by the Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lakes by the Bay, FL is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
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 Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Lakes by the Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Lakes by the Bay.
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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 left to continue on I 95 South: Miami
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 37 min
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Continue on Dixie Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on South Dixie Highway
4.2 mi · 8 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Ludlam Road
2393 ft · 1 min · Ludlam Road
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Continue on Southwest 67th Avenue
3 mi · 7 min · Southwest 67th Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Cutler Road
7 m · 1 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road
140 m · 9 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Cutler Road
48 m · 3 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Cutler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Cutler Road
22 m · 2 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Old Cutler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Cutler Road
25 m · 2 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Cutler Road
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Turn left onto Southwest 85th Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest 85th Avenue
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Continue on Southwest 85th Avenue
152 m · 22 sec · Southwest 85th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 210th Street
57 m · 12 sec · Southwest 210th Street
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Continue on Southwest 210th Street
81 m · 12 sec · Southwest 210th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 210th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Lakes by the Bay.
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 South
Merge slight left
28.2 mi · 00h 37m
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 Mostly Sunny near Lakes by the Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Lakes by the Bay?
The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
El Portal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 22.6 miles from Lakes by the Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Lakes by the Bay.
Stop Ideas Near El Portal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Portal.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Lakes by the Bay. Straight-line distance: 39.65 mi (63.81 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 Lakes by the Bay
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 11,422 |
| Coordinates | 25.5723300, -80.3253300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakes by the Bay (-80.32533, 25.57233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.64 | $13.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.83 | $15.67 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
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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