Origin
Lake Worth Corridor, FL
Morning in Lake Worth Corridor on Sunday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Worth Corridor, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
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
40 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Worth Corridor, FL
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Trip Overview
Lake Worth Corridor to Fort Lauderdale is 40 miles and takes about 52 minutes via I 95 and West Broward Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive keeps you within Florida, connecting two urban areas in the southeastern part of the state. Expect a largely highway-focused experience, making it a quick transit rather than a destination in itself. Given its short duration and straightforward nature, it's ideal for a same-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 34.4 mi | 39m |
| West Broward Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| 6th Avenue South | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Lake Worth Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| South Congress Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Gulfstream Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 34.4 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Worth Corridor, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on Gulfstream Road
498 ft
·
16 sec
·
Gulfstream Road
2
Turn right onto FL 802
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Worth Road
3
Turn right onto South Congress Avenue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
South Congress Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto 6th Avenue South
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
6th Avenue South
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
6
Merge onto I 95
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
21 mi
·
23 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 27
Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn left onto SR 842
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broward Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on SR 842
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Broward Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
SR 842
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Lake Worth Corridor, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 37.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Congress Avenue
Turn right onto South Congress Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
6th Avenue South
Turn left onto 6th Avenue South
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
16.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
37.5 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.37 one way
$12.73 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.93 | $13.85 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.83 | $17.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 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 | 0 | $4.20 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Morning in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 86% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 95 and West Broward Boulevard. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 34.4 miles on I 95, indicating a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The profile suggests a practical commute, where efficiency is prioritized over scenic detours. Be prepared for typical interstate conditions as you navigate between these South Florida locales.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 34.4 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and West Broward Boulevard. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near South Congress Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (South Congress Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (6th Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Lake Worth Corridor, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
37.5 mi in
|
~46m
About the Cities
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full guide →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).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 40 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 (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 34.4 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fort Lauderdale, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (South Congress Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.4 miles (6th Avenue South): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Lauderdale, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
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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