How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from South Pasadena, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to South Pasadena, FL is about 249.7 miles (401.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and South Pasadena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and South Pasadena.
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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
209.2 mi · 3 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.3 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward 26th Avenue South
757 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto 26th Avenue South
917 ft · 23 sec · 26th Avenue South
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Turn right onto 34th Street South
1278 ft · 26 sec · 34th Street South
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Turn left onto 22nd Avenue South
1.3 mi · 3 min · 22nd Avenue South
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Continue on Gulfport Boulevard South
2.6 mi · 6 min · Gulfport Boulevard South
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Turn left onto Pasadena Avenue South
1667 ft · 50 sec · Pasadena Avenue South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pasadena Avenue South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and South Pasadena.
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
209 mi · 03h 44m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Clear leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near South Pasadena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to South Pasadena?
The road trip is about 249.7 miles (401.9 km) and usually takes 04h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Three Oaks is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 124.8 miles from South Pasadena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 195.6 miles (314.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.54 one way or $73.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near South Pasadena.
Stop Ideas Near Three Oaks
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 Three Oaks.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and South Pasadena. Straight-line distance: 195.59 mi (314.77 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 South Pasadena
City in Florida
| Population | 5,067 |
| Coordinates | 27.7550300, -82.7376000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Pasadena (-82.7376, 27.75503)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $36.54 | $73.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.49 | $80.98 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $43.13 | $86.27 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $38.32 | $76.65 |
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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