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

The driving distance from Trinity, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 280.4 miles (451.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 211.1 miles (339.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 53m 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
280.34 mi
04h 26m
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
280.34 mi
Kilometers
451.16 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 04h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Wed, Apr 15, 8:38 AM EDT
Return by in Trinity
Wed, Apr 15, 1:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trinity
2026-04-15T04:11
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Wed, Apr 15, 8:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trinity
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 Trinity
139.7 mi
02h 13m
To Fort Lauderdale
140.6 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E
Destination
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Saffron Way

    59 m · 10 sec · Saffron Way

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Kinsmere Drive

    1089 ft · 49 sec · Kinsmere Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Arlinbrook Drive

    2058 ft · 2 min · Arlinbrook Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Trinity Oaks Boulevard

    715 ft · 33 sec · Trinity Oaks Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Trinity Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Trinity Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Lake Road

    7.6 mi · 12 min · East Lake Road

  7. 7

    Continue on McMullen Booth Road

    6.5 mi · 11 min · McMullen Booth Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Gateway Expressway

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Gateway Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 South: Saint Petersburg

    2637 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    13.8 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    1406 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    28 mi · 30 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  18. 18

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto I 595 East, SR 84 East

    991 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East

    2 mi · 4 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Marina Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue

    2736 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street

    1594 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 17th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Southeast 17th Street

    780 ft · 25 sec · Southeast 17th Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Trinity 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
210 mi · 75%
I 275 South
14.6 mi · 5%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 5%
Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 4%
East Lake Road
7.58 mi · 3%
McMullen Booth Road
6.46 mi · 2%
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
04h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+69.3 mi
211.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tice
02h 13m from Trinity
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Trinity and Mostly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 280.4 miles (451.2 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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 139.7 miles from Trinity and 140.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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 69.3 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 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.02 one way or $82.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Trinity and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 211.14 mi (339.79 km).

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#1 Trinity

Trinity is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.1808500, -82.6817700
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: Saffron Way (-82.681095, 28.179896)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.89 gal
37.45 L · about $41.02
Round trip
$82.05
19.78 gal · 74.9 L
Estimated CO2
87.9 kg one way
Round trip: 175.8 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $41.02 $82.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.45 $90.91
Premium $4.90 $48.42 $96.84
Diesel $4.35 $43.02 $86.04

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 Trinity and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 04:11:31.

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.