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Bridges & tides
Bridge & inlet route analysis
Charted clearances| Primary route | Est. run to ocean | Fixed bridges | Homes now | Navigation notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
via Boca Raton Inlet | est. 7 min · 0.8 nm | None on reference run Confirm the route from the specific dock. | On Lake Boca itself — a nearby route to open water in Boca Raton. Note that Boca Inlet is narrow and shoals; big-beam boats time it with the tide. | |
via Port Everglades | est. 13 min · 1.9 nm | None on reference run Confirm the route from the specific dock. | Protected waterfront near Port Everglades; actual dock and channel conditions need verification. | |
via Port Everglades | est. 19 min · 3.2 nm | None on reference run Confirm the route from the specific dock. | The classic no-fixed-bridge run. South down the Intracoastal and straight out Port Everglades — no bridge waits, no air-draft limit. | |
via Port Everglades | est. 19 min · 2.8 nm | None on reference run Confirm the route from the specific dock. | Bridge-free neighborhood run south to Port Everglades; compare the estimated distance and time below. | |
via Hillsboro Inlet | est. 21 min · 1 nm | None on reference run Confirm the route from the specific dock. | a short, bridge-free run to the Atlantic | |
via Port Everglades | est. 22 min · 3.9 nm | None on reference run Confirm the route from the specific dock. | Out the isles into the Intracoastal, then south to Port Everglades with no fixed bridges. A little longer at idle than Las Olas Isles. | |
via Baker’s Haulover Inlet | est. 23 min · 3.5 nm | Yes — at least 1 Baker's Haulover Bridge (A1A) · 32 ft charted; verify | Baker's Haulover Bridge (A1A) · 32 ft charted; verify Confirm the private dock-to-inlet crossings before relying on an air-draft limit. | |
via Hillsboro Inlet | est. 24 min · 1.5 nm | None on reference run Confirm the route from the specific dock. | North Pompano canals sit close to Hillsboro Inlet — one movable bridge and you are outside. | |
via Boca Raton Inlet | est. 25 min · 1.7 nm | None on reference run Confirm the route from the specific dock. | Boca's premier yachting address. Out the canals to the Intracoastal, past the Camino Real bridge and straight out Boca Inlet. | |
via Cape Florida Channel | est. 25 min · 3.4 nm | None on reference run Confirm the route from the specific dock. | Out through Cape Florida Channel; shallow flats may require a longer, deeper route. Confirm depth for your boat. | |
via Government Cut | est. 27 min · 4.2 nm | Depends on dock Some canals have fixed bridges; check the home’s actual route. | Some canals have fixed bridges; check the home’s actual route. Confirm the private dock-to-inlet crossings before relying on an air-draft limit. | |
via Baker’s Haulover Inlet | est. 28 min · 4.4 nm | Yes — at least 1 Baker's Haulover Bridge (A1A) · 32 ft charted; verify | Baker's Haulover Bridge (A1A) · 32 ft charted; verify Confirm the private dock-to-inlet crossings before relying on an air-draft limit. | |
via Hillsboro Inlet | est. 29 min · 2.2 nm | Depends on dock Some canals have fixed bridges; check the home’s actual route. | Some canals have fixed bridges; check the home’s actual route. Confirm the private dock-to-inlet crossings before relying on an air-draft limit. | |
via Hillsboro Inlet | est. 31 min · 2.5 nm | None on reference run Confirm the route from the specific dock. | The "Millionaire's Mile" — ocean in front, Intracoastal dockage behind, and Hillsboro Inlet minutes to the south. | |
via Port Everglades | est. 32 min · 3.1 nm | None on reference run Confirm the route from the specific dock. | Homes on the New River side pass the SE 3rd Avenue bridge; isles fronting the Intracoastal run bridge-free to Port Everglades. Confirm which canal the dock sits on. | |
via Cape Florida Channel | est. 40 min · 6.6 nm | None on reference run Confirm the route from the specific dock. | Open bay running from the Grove basins across Biscayne Bay to the Cape Florida Channel — no bridges, so air draft is unlimited. | |
via Hillsboro Inlet | est. 42 min · 2.9 nm | None on reference run Confirm the route from the specific dock. | Short run north to Hillsboro Inlet. No fixed bridges — the Atlantic Boulevard and Hillsboro Inlet bridges both open on schedule. | |
via Cape Florida Channel | est. 43 min · 8.2 nm | Depends on dock Some canals have fixed bridges; check the home’s actual route. | Some canals have fixed bridges; check the home’s actual route. Confirm the private dock-to-inlet crossings before relying on an air-draft limit. | |
via Boca Raton Inlet | est. 53 min · 3.6 nm | None on reference run Confirm the route from the specific dock. | Gated, guarded, deep-water dockage. Heading south to Boca Inlet passes three drawbridges, including Spanish River Boulevard; no fixed bridge caps air draft. | |
via Port Everglades | est. 53 min · 5.5 nm | None on reference run Confirm the route from the specific dock. | North up the Intracoastal through the Sheridan Street and Dania Beach bridges to Port Everglades. No fixed spans, but two openings to plan around. | |
via Boca Raton Inlet | est. 57 min · 4 nm | None on reference run Confirm the route from the specific dock. | South down the Intracoastal to Boca Inlet. Spanish River Boulevard is a drawbridge (25 ft closed) that opens on the hour and half hour, so there is no fixed-bridge air-draft cap. | |
via Boca Raton Inlet | est. 58 min · 3.1 nm | None on reference run Confirm the route from the specific dock. | Intracoastal frontage north of the inlet. Drawbridges only to the inlet, so no fixed bridge caps air draft; taller boats wait for openings. | |
via Port Everglades | est. 62 min · 6.3 nm | None on reference run Confirm the route from the specific dock. | South down the Intracoastal past the Sunrise and Las Olas bridges to Port Everglades. No fixed bridges, but plan around the bridge opening schedule. | |
via Hillsboro Inlet | est. 64 min · 4.3 nm | None on reference run Confirm the route from the specific dock. | Primarily a private beach community. Boat owners typically keep vessels at nearby Intracoastal marinas and run north to Hillsboro Inlet. | |
via Hillsboro Inlet | est. 68 min · 5.3 nm | None on reference run Confirm the route from the specific dock. | Canal-front homes run north up the Intracoastal to Hillsboro Inlet. Most of this market is beach and condo rather than private dockage. | |
via Port Everglades | est. 82 min · 8 nm | None on reference run Confirm the route from the specific dock. | North up the Intracoastal through the Hallandale, Sheridan and Dania openings to Port Everglades. |
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Clearances are charted at mean high water and openings follow posted schedules. Values we could not confirm are labeled as estimates. Run estimates use about 5 knots in idle/no-wake areas, 17.5 knots on open stretches where allowed, and an average 12-minute wait per opening. Follow posted restrictions. Neighborhood rows use reference waypoints until the calculator maps the selected route.
Waterfront & Boating Intelligence
Will my boat clear the bridges to the ocean?
Check bridges, inlets and tides between a South Florida neighborhood and open ocean: Port Everglades, Hillsboro Inlet, Boca Raton Inlet, Baker’s Haulover and Government Cut.
Dock, canal and city rules are shown on each home’s page. Find a dock or marine pro
Dock & Draft Match
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Patent Pending
Dock & Draft Match™ is patent pending
U.S. Patent Application No. 64/186,168, filed October 28, 2026.
- Application No.
- 64/186,168
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Waterfront & boating questions
Does 80 feet of water frontage mean I can dock an 80-foot boat?
No. Cities require side setbacks for docks and boats, so the usable berth is usually shorter than the frontage. Confirm the actual berth size and local dock rules at the property.
What does 'no fixed bridges' mean?
It means boats can reach the ocean without passing under a fixed bridge, so air draft (height above water) is not limited by a bridge. Always verify the route yourself, because listing descriptions are not always accurate.
How much water depth do I need at my dock?
Plan for at least your boat's draft plus about 1.5 feet of clearance at low tide. Water depth varies by canal and should be checked on site.
How long is the run from a Fort Lauderdale canal to the ocean?
It depends on the canal, speed zones and bridges. Many east Fort Lauderdale homes reach Port Everglades Inlet in 15 to 40 minutes; each listing shows its estimated route and time.
