Origin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Evening in Fort Lauderdale on Thursday
Local time
6:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Flagami, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
49m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Flagami, FL
Andy Arthur
Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Flagami, FL covers 35.5 miles and takes about 49m 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 13.2 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.65 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 35.5 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 (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 35.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Palmetto Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.2 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 22 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 13.2 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 1.8 miles in.
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 20 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 South: Miami
8
15.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East, SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
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 12
Toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East, S...
7
16 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
8
34.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 41: Southwest 8th Street, Tamiami Trail
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 41: Southwest 8th Street, Tamiami Tra...
9
34.8 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 41 West: Southwest 8th Street West, Tamiami Trail West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 41 West: Southwest 8th Street West, T...
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 13.2 mi | 16m |
| Palmetto Expressway | 10.1 mi | 14m |
| Express Lanes | 6.7 mi | 7m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 8th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| SR 826 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 74th Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Alley Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 13.2 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Flagami, FL.
1
Start on SR 842
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Broward Boulevard
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the slight left lane.
4
Merge onto I 95
13 mi
·
16 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Exit 12
Toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East, SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto SR 826
348 ft
·
6 sec
·
SR 826
8
Take the exit onto SR 826
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
SR 826
Toward SR 826 West
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto SR 826
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto Express Lanes
6.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Express Lanes
Use the slight left lane.
11
Take the exit
383 ft
·
9 sec
Toward SR 836 Toll: NorthWest 25th Street, West Flagler Street
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto SR 826
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Palmetto Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward SR 968, US 41: West Flagler Street, Southwest 8th Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward US 41, SR 826
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward US 41: Southwest 8th Street, Tamiami Trail
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
Toward US 41 West: Southwest 8th Street West, Tamiami Trail West
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto US 41
171 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
18
Take the exit
119 ft
·
12 sec
Toward SR 826 South
Use the left lane.
19
Turn sharp left onto US 41
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
20
Turn right onto Southwest 74th Court
150 ft
·
12 sec
·
Southwest 74th Court
21
Turn left onto Alley Way
149 ft
·
6 sec
·
Alley Way
22
Arrive at destination
Alley Way
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.7 mi from Fort Lauderdale, FL · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Flagami, FL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Flagami, 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
$5.65 one way
$11.30 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| premium | $4.72 | $6.60 | $13.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
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 | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
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.
Destination
Flagami, FL
Evening in Flagami on Thursday
Local time
6:14 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
49m 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL to Flagami, FL covers 35.5 miles and takes about 49m 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.65 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 20 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Flagami, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.
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