How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Three Lakes, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Three Lakes, FL is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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 01h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Three Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Three Lakes.
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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
1.5 km · 1 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 84 West: Florida's Turnpike
925 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight
2518 ft · 44 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
7.2 mi · 8 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
28.7 mi · 32 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left toward Southwest 120th Street
1993 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest 120th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest 120th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 127th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 127th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Three Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
28.7 mi · 00h 32m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Lauderdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Three Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Three Lakes?
The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Palm Springs North is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 23.1 miles from Three Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.76 one way or $13.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Lauderdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Three Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Springs North
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Basketball Court
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Springs North.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Three Lakes. Straight-line distance: 36.77 mi (59.18 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 Three Lakes
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 15,047 |
| Coordinates | 25.6420500, -80.3983900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Three Lakes (-80.39839, 25.64205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
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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