How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Trinity, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Trinity, FL is about 279.7 miles (450.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
279.67 mi
05h 23m
Flight
211.14 mi
339.79 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
211.14 mi
Kilometers
339.79 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.67 mi
Kilometers
450.09 km
Drive Time
05h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Trinity
Wed, Apr 15, 11:13 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Wed, Apr 15, 4:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-15T05:50
Arrive Trinity
Wed, Apr 15, 11:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:23 AM to 1:23 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tice
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Fort Lauderdale
139.9 mi
02h 41m
To Trinity
139.7 mi
02h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Trinity.

  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

    209.2 mi · 3 hr 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    23.3 mi · 27 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 686: Largo

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 686 West, CR 296: Roosevelt Boulevard, 118th Avenue North

    2548 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on 686 North

    1460 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Boulevard North

    1.2 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard North

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Boulevard North

    1.1 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard North

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Ulmerton Road

    3095 ft · 1 min · Ulmerton Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    3034 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight left

    783 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Gateway Expressway

    3141 ft · 49 sec · Gateway Expressway

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    144 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto CR 611 North: Bayside Bridge, Clearwater

    74 m · 9 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1071 ft · 26 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge

  24. 24

    Continue on McMullen Booth Road

    6.6 mi · 11 min · McMullen Booth Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Lake Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · East Lake Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Trinity Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Trinity Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Trinity Oaks Boulevard

    792 ft · 40 sec · Trinity Oaks Boulevard

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Arlinbrook Drive

    2058 ft · 2 min · Arlinbrook Drive

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Kinsmere Drive

    1089 ft · 52 sec · Kinsmere Drive

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Saffron Way

    59 m · 9 sec · Saffron Way

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Saffron Way

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
221 mi · 79%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
23.3 mi · 8%
East Lake Road
7.57 mi · 3%
McMullen Booth Road
6.57 mi · 2%
I 275 North
6.02 mi · 2%
Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
3.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.6 mi
211.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tice
02h 41m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
6:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Trinity.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Trinity?

The road trip is about 279.7 miles (450.1 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?

Tice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 139.7 miles from Trinity.

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

The direct path is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.94 one way or $81.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Trinity.

Stop Ideas Near Tice

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tice, 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 Tice.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

7 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

44 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

99 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

102 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Trinity. Straight-line distance: 211.14 mi (339.79 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Trinity

Trinity is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.1808500, -82.6817700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Trinity (-82.68177, 28.18085)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.87 gal
37.36 L · about $40.94
Round trip
$81.88
19.74 gal · 74.72 L
Estimated CO2
87.7 kg one way
Round trip: 175.4 kg / 387 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $40.94 $81.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.36 $90.73
Premium $4.90 $48.32 $96.65
Diesel $4.35 $42.93 $85.87

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Trinity. The current time is 05:50:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.