Origin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Afternoon in Fort Lauderdale on Monday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Westwood Lake, FL
Drive Time
53m
Distance
40.2 mi
65 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
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6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kelly
Westwood Lake, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
The drive from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Westwood Lake, FL covers 40.2 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, Florida's Turnpike, East Broward Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.5 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.72 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
20.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 28m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 53m highway drive covering 40.2 miles, with most of the trip on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and Florida's Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.5 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 23.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 40.2 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 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale...
7
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 595 West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 595 West
7
5.9 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward SR 84 West: Florida's Turnpike
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 8
Toward SR 84 West: Florida's Turnpike
7
15.1 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
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.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
8
38.6 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road
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 23
Toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road
Towns Along This Route
Between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Westwood Lake, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami, Miami, Florida's Turnpike South, Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Homestead.
Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
6.6 mi in
|
~11m
Miami
7.7 mi in
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~14m
Florida's Turnpike South
7.7 mi in
|
~14m
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
15.1 mi in
|
~22m
|
via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Homestead
15.1 mi in
|
~22m
|
via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 23.5 mi | 26m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Port Everglades Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 40th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| SR 84 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 112th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 42nd Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
— 23.5 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Westwood Lake, 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 right at fork
2.2 mi
·
3 min
Toward I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport
Use the slight right lane.
4
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 595 West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 595
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Port Everglades Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Exit 8
Toward SR 84 West: Florida's Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn straight onto SR 84
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
SR 84
8
Take the ramp
1.1 mi
·
2 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
Use the slight left lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
10
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
7.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
23 mi
·
25 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Toward Homestead
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 23
Toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn left onto SR 976
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 40th Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
15
Turn right onto Southwest 112th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Southwest 112th Avenue
16
Turn left onto Southwest 41st Terrace
258 ft
·
15 sec
·
Southwest 41st Terrace
17
Turn right onto Southwest 111th Avenue
201 ft
·
14 sec
·
Southwest 111th Avenue
18
Turn left onto Southwest 42nd Street
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Southwest 42nd Street
19
Arrive at destination
Southwest 42nd Street
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 20.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, or about 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.5 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 40.2 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20.1 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westwood Lake, FL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Fort Lauderdale, 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 Fort Lauderdale, FL
This is one driving day of about 40.2 miles and 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Fort Lauderdale, 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 Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike for about 23.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20.1 mi from Fort Lauderdale, FL · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 40.2 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Westwood Lake, FL
The final approach into Westwood Lake, 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 Westwood Lake, 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
$6.72 one way
$13.43 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $7.27 | $14.55 |
| premium | $4.90 | $7.75 | $15.50 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.91
Homestead Extension
(23.5 mi)
$1.41
Florida's Turnpike
(7.2 mi)
$0.50
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.22 | $1.93 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.52 | $1.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Westwood Lake, FL
Afternoon in Westwood Lake on Monday
Local time
4:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
83°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
13 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
53m 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 Westwood Lake, FL covers 40.2 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, Florida's Turnpike, East Broward Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20.1 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 $6.72 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 16 significant decision points across 40.2 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 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Westwood Lake, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami, Miami, Florida's Turnpike South, Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Homestead.
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