How far is Atlantis, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Atlantis, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.45 mi
00h 50m
Flight
32.49 mi
52.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.49 mi
Kilometers
52.28 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.45 mi
Kilometers
61.88 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Fri, May 29, 1:16 PM EDT
Return by in Atlantis
Fri, May 29, 2:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Atlantis
2026-05-29T12:25
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Fri, May 29, 1:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Atlantis
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Boca Del Mar
FL

Census-designated place in Florida, United States

From Atlantis
19.3 mi
00h 25m
To Fort Lauderdale
19.2 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Atlantis and Fort Lauderdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Atlantis and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on South Country Club Drive

    1261 ft · 56 sec · South Country Club Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Orange Tree Drive

    701 ft · 33 sec · Orange Tree Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Clubhouse Boulevard

    1495 ft · 1 min · Clubhouse Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Congress Avenue

    2278 ft · 45 sec · South Congress Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Lantana Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Lantana Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1814 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    20.6 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown

    2709 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Atlantis and Fort Lauderdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
33.4 mi · 87%
West Broward Boulevard
1.78 mi · 5%
West Lantana Road
1.49 mi · 4%
SR 842
0.51 mi · 1%
South Congress Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
Clubhouse Boulevard
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Keep slight right

20.6 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
32.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boca Del Mar
00h 25m from Atlantis
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Atlantis and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Atlantis to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km) and usually takes 00h 50m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Boca Del Mar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Atlantis and 19.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Atlantis and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Boca Del Mar

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Boca Del Mar and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Deerfield Beach
Scenic stop 3 mi away

City of Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach , FL
150 NE 2nd Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Rating 3.0/5 16 reviews City Hall,City government office,Tourist information center
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
Boca Raton Fire Rescue Station 2
Nearby stop 1.1 mi away

Boca Raton Fire Rescue Station 2

Boca Raton , FL
903 W Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33486
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boca Del Mar.

RAIL

Deerfield Beach

4 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Delray Beach

13 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

25 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Hollywood

37 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Atlantis and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 32.49 mi (52.28 km).

Atlantis

#1 Atlantis

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Population2,127
Coordinates26.5909000, -80.1008800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Fort Lauderdale

#2 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Atlantis (-80.10088, 26.5909)
End: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.36 gal
5.14 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.72 gal · 10.28 L
Estimated CO2
12.1 kg one way
Round trip: 24.2 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.25 $12.50
Premium $4.90 $6.66 $13.32
Diesel $4.35 $5.92 $11.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Atlantis and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 12:25:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.