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Trip from Flagami, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

48m

Distance

35.3 mi

57 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 44m ★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Flagami, FL, FL

Flagami, FL

Andy Arthur

city ​​in Broward County, Florida, United States

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Flagami, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 35.3 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Palmetto Expressway, Express Lanes for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.3 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.62 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 35.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 48m highway drive covering 35.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Palmetto Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.3 miles on I 95.

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 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Palmetto Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in near Express Lanes.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 35.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (Express Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles (SR 826): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in | Express Lanes

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
6
7.2 mi into trip | ~8m in

Take the exit toward Northwest 122nd Street

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Northwest 122nd Street
6
18.3 mi into trip | ~24m in | SR 826

Take the exit onto SR 826 toward SRL 826 East: Beaches

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward SRL 826 East: Beaches
8
32.4 mi into trip | ~41m 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
7
33.4 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 842 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward SR 842 East

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Flagami, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs point toward Srl 826 East: Beaches and Downtown.

Srl 826 East: Beaches

18.3 mi in | ~24m | via SR 826

Downtown

32.4 mi in | ~41m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 13.3 mi 16m
Palmetto Expressway 12 mi 16m
Express Lanes 5.8 mi 6m
West Broward Boulevard 1.7 mi 3m
SR 826 0.5 mi 1m
East Broward Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Southwest 8th Street 0.1 mi <1m
Northwest 2nd Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 13.3 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Flagami, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.

1

Start on Alley Way

122 ft · 10 sec · Alley Way
2

Turn left onto Southwest 74th Avenue

144 ft · 6 sec · Southwest 74th Avenue
3

Turn left onto US 41

0.1 mi · 27 sec · Southwest 8th Street
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward SR 826 South
5

Merge onto SR 826

0.9 mi · 1 min · Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes

5.8 mi · 6 min · Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
7

Take the exit

138 ft · 3 sec
Toward Northwest 122nd Street Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto SR 826

11 mi · 15 min · Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit onto SR 826

0.5 mi · 1 min · SR 826
Toward SRL 826 East: Beaches Use the slight right lane.
10

Take the exit

202 ft · 7 sec
11

Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Northwest 2nd Avenue
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on this road

0.1 mi · 14 sec · this road
Toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
13

Merge onto I 95

13 mi · 16 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min
Exit 27 Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Keep slight right at fork

465 ft · 11 sec
Toward SR 842 East Use the right lane.
16

Turn right onto SR 842

1.7 mi · 3 min · West Broward Boulevard
Use the right lane.
17

Continue on SR 842

0.2 mi · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18

Arrive at destination

SR 842

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.7 mi from Flagami, FL · 23m into the drive

city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

North Miami Beach, FL

18 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

Sunrise, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

North Miami, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Flagami, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Fort Lauderdale, FL if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.62 one way

$11.24 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $6.11 $12.22
premium $4.72 $6.56 $13.13
diesel $5.61 $7.79 $15.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10.6 0 $3.71 $1.69
Efficient EV 8.8 0 $3.09 $1.41
EV Truck/SUV 14.1 0 $4.94 $2.26

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Flagami, FL

Evening in Flagami on Thursday

Local time

8:54 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Evening in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday

Local time

8:54 PM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

48m 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 Flagami, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL covers 35.3 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Palmetto Expressway, Express Lanes. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from Flagami, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.62 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 short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 35.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.4 miles (Express Lanes): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.3 miles (SR 826): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Flagami, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs point toward Srl 826 East: Beaches and Downtown.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.

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