Origin
Cutler Bay, FL
Afternoon in Cutler Bay on Monday
Local time
4:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cutler Bay, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Drive Time
57m
Distance
53.4 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
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6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 7m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cutler Bay, FL
DΛVΞ GΛRCIΛ
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kelly
Trip Overview
The drive from Cutler Bay, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 53.4 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Old Cutler Road, Southwest 216th Street, East Frontage Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.92 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
26.7 miles from Cutler Bay, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 57m drive with frequent turns across 53.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Old Cutler Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cutler Bay, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cutler Bay, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Old Cutler Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest 216th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Frontage Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Florida's Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 595 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 441 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Old Cutler Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cutler Bay, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on the route
115 ft
·
14 sec
·
the route
2
Turn left
75 ft
·
8 sec
3
Turn right onto Old Cutler Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Cutler Road
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Cutler Road
79 ft
·
2 sec
·
Old Cutler Road
5
Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Cutler Road
6
Turn right onto Southwest 216th Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 216th Street
7
Turn right onto East Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Frontage Road
8
Take the ramp slight left toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
9
Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
10
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
11
Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
12
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
27 mi
·
30 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
13
Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
14
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 595, FL 84, US 441
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 595, FL 84, US 441
16
Keep slight right to continue on US 441, I 595 East, FL 84 East
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
US 441, I 595 East, FL 84 East
17
Keep slight right to continue on FL 84 East, I 595 East, US 441 South
525 ft
·
13 sec
·
FL 84 East, I 595 East, US 441 South
18
Keep slight left to continue on FL 84 East, I 595 East
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
FL 84 East, I 595 East
19
Keep slight left to continue on FL 84 East
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
FL 84 East
20
Keep slight right to continue on FL 84 East
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
FL 84 East
21
Continue on FL 84 East
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
FL 84 East
22
Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Marina Boulevard
23
Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 4th Avenue
24
Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Southwest 17th Street
25
Continue on Southeast 17th Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Southeast 17th Street
26
Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Southeast 3rd Avenue
27
Turn left onto East Broward Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Broward Boulevard
28
Arrive at your destination
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 26.7 miles from Cutler Bay, FL, or about 28m into the drive.
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 53.4 miles or 57m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.7 miles or 28m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
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 Cutler Bay, 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 Cutler Bay, FL
This is one driving day of about 53.4 miles and 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cutler Bay, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.7 mi from Cutler Bay, FL · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 53.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Cutler Bay, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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
$8.92 one way
$17.84 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| premium | $4.90 | $10.29 | $20.59 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.86 | $23.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.61 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.67 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.48 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
4:24 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
57m 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 Cutler Bay, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 53.4 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Old Cutler Road, Southwest 216th Street, East Frontage Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 miles from Cutler Bay, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.92 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.
The drive from Cutler Bay, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is easy. At 57m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cutler Bay, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cutler Bay, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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