Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
42.4 mi
68 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Kendale Lakes, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Fort Lauderdale to Kendale Lakes is 42.4 miles and takes about 57 minutes via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Florida, making it a straightforward local journey. The route is primarily highway-focused, so expect a relatively quick transit. With only one recommended day for this drive, it’s perfect for a day trip or a short hop between these two South Florida locations. Consider this an easy connection for errands or visiting friends.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 23.5 mi | 26m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 127th Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Port Everglades Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 42nd Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| SR 84 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 128th Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Kendale Lakes, FL.
Start on SR 842
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 595
Take the exit
Turn straight onto SR 84
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Turn right onto Southwest 40th Street
Continue on Southwest 42nd Street
Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest 62nd Street
Turn left onto Southwest 128th Avenue
Continue on Southwest 68th Street
Turn right onto Southwest 132nd Avenue
Continue on Southwest 132nd Avenue
Turn right onto Southwest 64th Terrace
Turn left onto Southwest 131st Path
At end of road, turn left onto Southwest 130th Place
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 21.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 38.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork toward I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 595 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 84 West: Florida's Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.75 one way
$13.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.88 | $15.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.36 | $18.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.91
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday
Local time
9:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Kendale Lakes on Tuesday
Local time
9:14 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 76% of the journey on major roads. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, including a significant uninterrupted stretch of 23.5 miles. Expect a consistent pace for most of the 42.4 miles, characterized by the efficiency of highway travel. While the profile suggests a highway-focused drive, keep an eye out for the transitions as you approach your destination in Kendale Lakes, where the road character may shift.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 42.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Kendale Lakes, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami, Miami, Florida's Turnpike South, Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Homestead.
Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Miami
Florida's Turnpike South
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
Homestead
Founded 1911
Fort Lauderdale is a coastal city on the Atlantic Ocean in the US state of Florida. It is known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive canal system. Situated in Broward County in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area, the city's population is over 180,000 (2021). The city is most famous for its beaches and boats, and while the city of Fort Lauderdale is relatively small in area, the term 'Fort Lauderdale' is often used to refer to the larger metropolis that has grown up around it. It is the county seat for Broward county, and is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metropolitan area, which has over 6.1 million people (2019).
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 42.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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