How far is Lakes by the Bay, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Lakes by the Bay, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakes by the Bay and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakes by the Bay and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Southwest 210th Street
81 m · 17 sec · Southwest 210th Street
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Turn slight left onto Southwest 210th Street
57 m · 12 sec · Southwest 210th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 85th Avenue
1 km · 2 min · Southwest 85th Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Cutler Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Old Cutler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Cutler Road
29 m · 2 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Old Cutler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Cutler Road
26 m · 2 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Cutler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Cutler Road
29 m · 2 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road
142 m · 10 sec · Old Cutler Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest 67th Avenue
59 m · 4 sec · Southwest 67th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 67th Avenue
3 mi · 7 min · Southwest 67th Avenue
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Continue on Ludlam Road
2354 ft · 1 min · Ludlam Road
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Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
6.8 mi · 12 min · South Dixie Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
22.1 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 842 East
142 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto West Broward Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard
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Continue on 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 Lakes by the Bay and Fort Lauderdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Keep slight right
22.1 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lakes by the Bay 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 Lakes by the Bay to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
El Portal is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Lakes by the Bay and 31.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakes by the Bay and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near El Portal
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to El Portal.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakes by the Bay and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 39.65 mi (63.81 km).
#1 Lakes by the Bay
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 11,422 |
| Coordinates | 25.5723300, -80.3253300 |
| 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: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.96 | $15.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
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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