How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Southgate, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Southgate, FL is about 210 miles (337.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 55m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Southgate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Southgate.
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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
188.5 mi · 3 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 758: Sarasota
1694 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
542 ft · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Bee Ridge Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Bee Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Beneva Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Beneva Road
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Turn left onto Webber Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Webber Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Webber Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Southgate.
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
188 mi · 03h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Cloudy near Southgate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Southgate?
The road trip is about 210 miles (337.9 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?
Vineyards is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 104.9 miles from Southgate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.18 one way or $56.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Cloudy near Southgate.
Stop Ideas Near Vineyards
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 Vineyards.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Southgate. Straight-line distance: 167.45 mi (269.49 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 Southgate
Southgate is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.3081000, -82.5098200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southgate (-82.50982, 27.3081)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $3.80 | $28.18 | $56.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $31.77 | $63.55 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.33 | $68.66 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $43.73 | $87.47 |
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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