How far is Kensington Park, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Kensington Park, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
213.4 mi
03h 16m
Flight
168.48 mi
271.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.48 mi
Kilometers
271.15 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.4 mi
Kilometers
343.43 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Wed, Jun 3, 1:26 AM EDT
Return by in Kensington Park
Wed, Jun 3, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kensington Park
2026-06-02T22:10
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Wed, Jun 3, 1:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kensington Park
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
Vineyards
FL

Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida

From Kensington Park
106.3 mi
01h 38m
To Fort Lauderdale
107.1 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph WNW
Destination
90°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kensington Park and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Jay Place

    124 m · 23 sec · Jay Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 27th Parkway

    811 ft · 38 sec · 27th Parkway

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Melgert Place

    84 m · 12 sec · Melgert Place

  4. 4

    Continue on Melgert Lane

    145 m · 23 sec · Melgert Lane

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Tee Lane

    116 m · 20 sec · Tee Lane

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Tee Road

    1066 ft · 49 sec · Tee Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Prudence Drive

    901 ft · 40 sec · Prudence Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 17th Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · 17th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Honore Avenue

    2791 ft · 57 sec · Honore Avenue

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Honore Avenue

    49 m · 5 sec · Honore Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto Honore Avenue

    2220 ft · 46 sec · Honore Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Fruitville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Fruitville Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples

    2417 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto I 595 East, SR 84 East

    991 ft · 19 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East

    2 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Marina Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue

    2736 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street

    1594 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 17th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Southeast 17th Street

    780 ft · 25 sec · Southeast 17th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
191 mi · 90%
Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 5%
SR 84 East
2.21 mi · 1%
17th Street
1.69 mi · 1%
Marina Boulevard
1.57 mi · 1%
Southeast 3rd Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

181 mi · 03h 14m

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
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
168.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vineyards
01h 38m from Kensington Park
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kensington Park and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kensington Park to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 213.4 miles (343.4 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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 106.3 miles from Kensington Park and 107.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.23 one way or $62.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kensington Park and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Vineyards

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

53 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
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Port Charlotte, Florida

93 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kensington Park and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 168.48 mi (271.15 km).

Kensington Park

#1 Kensington Park

Place in Sarasota County, Florida, United States

Population3,901
Coordinates27.3594900, -82.4964900
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Fort Lauderdale

#2 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Jay Place (-82.496066, 27.359488)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.53 gal
28.5 L · about $31.23
Round trip
$62.47
15.06 gal · 57 L
Estimated CO2
66.9 kg one way
Round trip: 133.8 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $31.23 $62.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.61 $69.22
Premium $4.90 $36.87 $73.73
Diesel $4.35 $32.76 $65.51

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Kensington Park and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 22:10:44.

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.