Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
41.1 mi
66 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical 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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Lake Clarke Shores, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Fort Lauderdale to Lake Clarke Shores is 41.1 miles and takes about 52 minutes via I 95, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick hop within Florida, primarily using major interstate highways. Given the short distance and duration, this trip is easily completed within a single day. You'll spend most of your time on the interstate, making it a straightforward drive for those looking for efficiency over scenery. Consider this route for a simple, no-fuss journey between these two South Florida locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 37.8 mi | 43m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Lake Drive | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Forest Hill Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Lake Clarke Shores, FL.
Start on SR 842
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 95
Take the exit
Turn left onto FL 882
Turn slight left
Continue on West Lake Drive
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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.5 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.
3 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 39.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward FL 882: Forest Hill Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$6.54 one way
$13.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $7.12 | $14.23 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.07 | $18.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.75 | $2.63 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Late night in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday
Local time
12:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Lake Clarke Shores on Sunday
Local time
12:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°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 focused on highway travel, with 92% of the route utilizing major roadways like I 95 and East Broward Boulevard. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 37.8 miles on I 95, which means consistent speed and minimal stops. As you approach Lake Clarke Shores, the drive transitions slightly from interstate to local roads like West Lake Drive, offering a subtle change in pace. Expect a predominantly fast-paced journey, typical of South Florida's efficient, though not particularly scenic, highway network.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and East Broward Boulevard. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lake Clarke Shores, FL is easy. At 52m with 92% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 41.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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