How far is Rotonda West, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Rotonda West, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rotonda West and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rotonda West and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Golfview Place
44 m · 12 sec · Golfview Place
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Turn left onto Golfview Terrace
157 m · 28 sec · Golfview Terrace
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Turn left onto Golfview Road
1248 ft · 57 sec · Golfview Road
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Turn right onto Rotonda Circle
2.9 mi · 7 min · Rotonda Circle
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Turn left onto Rotonda Boulevard North
753 ft · 28 sec · Rotonda Boulevard North
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Continue on Sunnybrook Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Sunnybrook Boulevard
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Turn right onto South McCall Road
11.2 mi · 16 min · South McCall Road
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Continue on Veterans Boulevard
6.9 mi · 11 min · Veterans Boulevard
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Turn left onto Kings Highway
959 ft · 25 sec · Kings Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
1866 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
150.9 mi · 2 hr 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto I 595 East, SR 84 East
991 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East
2 mi · 4 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 Rotonda West 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 75 South
Merge slight left
151 mi · 02h 42m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rotonda West and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rotonda West to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 191.3 miles (307.8 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?
Golden Gate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.4 miles from Rotonda West and 95.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.8 miles (229.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.5 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 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.00 one way or $56.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rotonda West and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Golden Gate
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rotonda West and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 142.78 mi (229.78 km).
#1 Rotonda West
Census designated place
| Population | 3,435 |
| Coordinates | 26.8836800, -82.2900900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $28.00 | $56.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.02 | $62.05 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.05 | $66.10 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $29.36 | $58.72 |
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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