How far is Lake Lucerne, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Lucerne, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (20 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Lucerne and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Lucerne and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Northwest 208th Street
806 ft · 41 sec · Northwest 208th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 25th Avenue
77 m · 13 sec · Northwest 25th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 207th Street
879 ft · 27 sec · Northwest 207th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 27th Avenue
2671 ft · 59 sec · Northwest 27th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 215th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 215th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
7.6 mi · 9 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
2526 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 441, I 595 East, SR 84 East
2424 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441 South
526 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East, I 595 East
555 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 84 East
1034 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on SR 84 East
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Marina Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue
2736 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street
1594 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 17th Street
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Continue on Southeast 17th Street
780 ft · 25 sec · Southeast 17th Street
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Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto East Broward Boulevard
988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Lucerne and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
7.63 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Lucerne and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Lucerne to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Davie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from Lake Lucerne and 9.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (20 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lake Lucerne and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Davie
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Davie.
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Miami Intermodal Center
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Lucerne and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 12.45 mi (20.04 km).
#1 Lake Lucerne
Former census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida, near the Broward County border.
| Population | 9,044 |
| Coordinates | 25.9650900, -80.2414400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.13 | $6.27 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.78 | $5.57 |
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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