Origin
Lake Worth, FL
Morning in Lake Worth on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lake Worth, 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
49m
Distance
38.3 mi
62 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 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lake Worth, FL
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Lake Worth to Fort Lauderdale, you can expect a quick, straightforward journey spanning 38.3 miles. This trip typically takes about 49 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budgeting approximately $6 for fuel is sufficient for this short transit. You will primarily utilize I-95, transitioning to West Broward Boulevard and Lake Osborne Drive as you navigate toward your destination. Because the entire route stays within Florida, you won't experience major regional shifts, but the drive remains a practical way to connect these two coastal areas efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 34.4 mi | 39m |
| West Broward Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Lake Osborne Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Wright Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| 6th Avenue South | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Detroit Street South | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lake Worth 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, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on this road
38 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto FL 802
144 ft
·
8 sec
·
Lake Worth Road
3
Turn left onto Detroit Street South
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Detroit Street South
4
At end of road, turn left onto Lake Osborne Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Osborne Drive
5
Turn left onto Wright Drive
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Wright Drive
6
Turn left onto 6th Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
6th Avenue South
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
8
Merge onto I 95
14 mi
·
15 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
21 mi
·
23 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 27
Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto SR 842
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broward Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on SR 842
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Broward Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
SR 842
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Lake Worth, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 35.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
FL 802 / Lake Worth Road
Turn right onto FL 802 / Lake Worth Road
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Detroit Street South
Turn left onto Detroit Street South
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lake Osborne Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Lake Osborne Drive
Navigation decision point
6
15.1 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
35.8 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
$6.10 one way
$12.19 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
| premium | $4.72 | $7.12 | $14.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.46 | $16.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.36 | $2.45 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
E 7 to 10 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
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
3 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
49m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 90% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself on a long, consistent stretch covering 34.4 miles of I-95, which defines the bulk of the experience. It serves as a functional, no-frills interstate grind designed for speed rather than leisure. Once you exit the highway, the character shifts briefly as you transition onto local roads like West Broward Boulevard and Lake Osborne Drive to reach your final destination. Expect a fast-paced commute that prioritizes directness over scenic detours.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near FL 802 / Lake Worth Road.
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 38.3 miles you will encounter 11 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: near the start (FL 802 / Lake Worth Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (Detroit Street South): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lake Osborne Drive): Navigation decision point.
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, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
35.8 mi in
|
~43m
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 49m. Total distance: 38.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). 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: near the start (FL 802 / Lake Worth Road): Navigation decision point; near the start (Detroit Street South): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lake Osborne Drive): Navigation decision point.
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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