How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Suncoast Estates, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Suncoast Estates, FL is about 147.3 miles (237 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.23 mi
02h 48m
Flight
114.28 mi
183.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.28 mi
Kilometers
183.91 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.23 mi
Kilometers
236.95 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Suncoast Estates
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 23, 9:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Suncoast Estates
Thu, Apr 23, 6:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Immokalee
FL

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

From Fort Lauderdale
73.6 mi
01h 24m
To Suncoast Estates
73.6 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph E
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Suncoast Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Suncoast Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami

    885 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 595 West

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    124.3 mi · 2 hr 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 78: North Fort Myers, Cape Coral

    1026 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 78 West

    694 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Bayshore Road

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Bayshore Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Hart Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Hart Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Hart Drive

    1 km · 2 min · Hart Drive

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Laurel Lane

    1309 ft · 38 sec · Laurel Lane

  14. 14

    Turn right onto McDaniel Drive

    2185 ft · 2 min · McDaniel Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · McDaniel Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Suncoast Estates.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
136 mi · 92%
Bayshore Road
4.17 mi · 3%
I 595
2.18 mi · 1%
East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 1%
I 595 West
1.04 mi · 1%
Hart Road
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

Port Everglades Expressway

Merge slight left

124 mi · 02h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
114.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 24m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Suncoast Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Suncoast Estates?

The road trip is about 147.3 miles (237 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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 73.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 73.6 miles from Suncoast Estates.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.57 one way or $43.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Suncoast Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Immokalee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Immokalee, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Immokalee.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

55 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

91 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

109 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Suncoast Estates. Straight-line distance: 114.28 mi (183.91 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Suncoast Estates

#2 Suncoast Estates

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

Population4,384
Coordinates26.7117400, -81.8689700
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Suncoast Estates (-81.86897, 26.71174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.67 L · about $21.57
Round trip
$43.14
10.4 gal · 39.34 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.57 $43.14
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.90 $47.80
Premium $4.90 $25.46 $50.92
Diesel $4.35 $22.62 $45.24

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Suncoast Estates. The current time is 03:40:53.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.