How far is Allapattah, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Allapattah, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Allapattah and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Allapattah and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Northwest 17th Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Northwest 17th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 54th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 54th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 6th Avenue
2201 ft · 44 sec · Northwest 6th Avenue
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Continue on Northwest 5th Court
761 ft · 19 sec · Northwest 5th Court
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
964 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
20 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 842 East
142 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto West Broward Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard
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Continue on East Broward Boulevard
988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Allapattah and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
20 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Allapattah and Mostly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Allapattah to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ives Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Allapattah and 14.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.94 one way or $7.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Allapattah and Mostly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Ives Estates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ives Estates.
Hollywood
Miami Intermodal Center
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Allapattah and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 21.85 mi (35.16 km).
#1 Allapattah
Allapattah is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 25.8145400, -80.2239400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.37 | $8.73 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.65 | $9.30 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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