How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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 49m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Lochmoor Waterway Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Lochmoor Waterway Estates.
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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
118.5 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 82: Fort Myers, Immokalee
1924 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
2279 ft · 1 min · Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn right onto Monroe Street
771 ft · 31 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
98 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight right onto US 41 North
976 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto Cleveland Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Turn left onto Hancock Bridge Parkway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Hancock Bridge Parkway
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Turn left onto Orange Grove Boulevard
3071 ft · 2 min · Orange Grove Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lakeview Boulevard
2002 ft · 1 min · Lakeview Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lakeview Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Lochmoor Waterway Estates.
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
119 mi · 02h 07m
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 Lochmoor Waterway Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Lochmoor Waterway Estates?
The road trip is about 144.7 miles (232.9 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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 72.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 72.4 miles from Lochmoor Waterway Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.20 one way or $42.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Lochmoor Waterway Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Immokalee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Lochmoor Waterway Estates. Straight-line distance: 115.13 mi (185.28 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 Lochmoor Waterway Estates
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
| Population | 4,204 |
| Coordinates | 26.6442400, -81.9098100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lochmoor Waterway Estates (-81.90981, 26.64424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $21.20 | $42.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.49 | $46.97 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $25.02 | $50.04 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.23 | $44.46 |
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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