How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Lely Resort, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lely Resort, FL is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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 02h 04m.
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.
A city in Broward County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Lely Resort.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Lely Resort.
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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
82.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 951: Naples, Marco Island
2227 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 951 South: Naples, Marco Island
97 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Collier Boulevard
5.1 mi · 8 min · Collier Boulevard
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Turn right onto Grand Lely Drive
563 ft · 15 sec · Grand Lely Drive
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Turn left onto Celeste Drive
829 ft · 29 sec · Celeste Drive
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Turn right onto Tiger Island Boulevard
1077 ft · 49 sec · Tiger Island Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Tiger Lily Drive
1801 ft · 1 min · Tiger Lily Drive
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Continue on Tiger Lily Drive
923 ft · 43 sec · Tiger Lily Drive
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Turn right
95 m · 23 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Lely Resort.
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
82.7 mi · 01h 29m
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 then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Lely Resort.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Lely Resort?
The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Weston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 52.9 miles from Lely Resort.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 96.5 miles (155.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.47 one way or $30.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Lely Resort.
Stop Ideas Near Weston
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 Weston.
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Miami Intermodal Center
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Lely Resort. Straight-line distance: 96.49 mi (155.29 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 Lely Resort
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida
| Population | 4,646 |
| Coordinates | 26.0809300, -81.6978600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lely Resort (-81.69786, 26.08093)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $15.47 | $30.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.14 | $34.29 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.26 | $36.52 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.23 | $32.45 |
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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