Origin
Bonita Springs, FL
Afternoon in Bonita Springs on Monday
Local time
4:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bonita Springs, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
116.2 mi
187 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bonita Springs, FL
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bonita Springs, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 116.2 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, Port Everglades Expressway, SR 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 96.7 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
58.1 miles from Bonita Springs, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 116.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Port Everglades Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 96.7 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 96.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Port Everglades Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Old 41 Road.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 116.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Old 41 Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 99.4 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Old 41 Road
Enter roundabout onto Old 41 Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
9
99.4 mi into trip
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~1h 49m in
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I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Spr...
7
109.6 mi into trip
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~2h in
Take the exit toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 9C
Toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
7
112 mi into trip
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~2h 5m in
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SR 84 / Marina Boulevard
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 84 / Marina Boulevard toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
6
114.5 mi into trip
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~2h 10m in
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Southeast 3rd Avenue
Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 96.7 mi | 1h 43m |
| Port Everglades Expressway | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| SR 84 | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Bonita Beach Road Southeast | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Marina Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Southeast 3rd Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Old 41 Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 4th Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 96.7 mi, about 1h 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonita Springs, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on Childers Street
89 ft
·
3 sec
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Childers Street
2
Turn left onto Old 41 Road
349 ft
·
15 sec
·
Old 41 Road
3
Enter roundabout onto Old 41 Road
102 ft
·
3 sec
·
Old 41 Road
4
Continue on Old 41 Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old 41 Road
5
Turn left onto CR 865
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Bonita Beach Road Southeast
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 75 South: Miami
7
Merge onto I 75
97 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 9C
Toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Turn straight onto SR 84
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
SR 84
Toward I 595 East, SR 84 East
11
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 84
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 84
Toward SR 84 East
12
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 84
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Marina Boulevard
Toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 4th Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
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Southwest 17th Street
15
Continue on Southeast 17th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Southeast 17th Street
16
Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast 3rd Avenue
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto SR 842
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Broward Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Arrive at destination
SR 842
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.1 miles from Bonita Springs, FL, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 96.7 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 58.1 miles or 1h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fort Lauderdale, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bonita Springs, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bonita Springs, FL
This is one driving day of about 116.2 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bonita Springs, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 96.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 58.1 mi from Bonita Springs, FL · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 58.1 miles from Bonita Springs, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 96.7 miles.
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The final approach into Fort Lauderdale, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Fort Lauderdale, FL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.41 one way
$38.82 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $21.03 | $42.05 |
| premium | $4.90 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $25.82 | $51.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.20 | $5.58 |
| Efficient EV | 29.1 | 0 | $10.17 | $4.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.27 | $7.44 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Fort Lauderdale on Monday
Local time
4:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 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
2h 14m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bonita Springs, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 116.2 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, Port Everglades Expressway, SR 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.1 miles from Bonita Springs, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.41 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 116.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Old 41 Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 99.4 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 109.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bonita Springs, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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