How far is Avon Park, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Avon Park, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
7.21 mi
00h 12m
Flight
4.44 mi
7.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.44 mi
Kilometers
7.14 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.21 mi
Kilometers
11.61 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM EDT
Return by in Avon Park
Thu, Apr 23, 5:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Avon Park
2026-04-23T05:21
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Avon Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Broadview Park
FL

Census designated place

From Avon Park
3.6 mi
00h 06m
To Fort Lauderdale
3.6 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Avon Park and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 27th Avenue

    55 m · 8 sec · Southwest 27th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest 45th Street

    70 m · 12 sec · Southwest 45th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest 26th Terrace

    1302 ft · 59 sec · Southwest 26th Terrace

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Griffin Road

    43 m · 3 sec · Griffin Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Griffin Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Griffin Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    1491 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 842 East

    142 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.7 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 Avon Park and Fort Lauderdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
166.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
3.06 mi · 42%
West Broward Boulevard
1.68 mi · 23%
SR 842
0.98 mi · 14%
Griffin Road
0.86 mi · 12%
Southwest 26th Terrace
0.25 mi · 3%
East Broward Boulevard
0.19 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

2.78 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
4.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broadview Park
00h 06m from Avon Park
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Avon Park and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Avon Park to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Broadview Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Avon Park and 3.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.04 one way or $2.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Avon Park and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Broadview Park

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 Broadview Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 9.8 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 3.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

Dania Beach , FL
49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 11.2 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
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broadview Park.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

4 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Hollywood

11 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

26 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

28 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Avon Park and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 4.44 mi (7.14 km).

Avon Park

#1 Avon Park

Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States

Population10,719
Coordinates26.0656400, -80.1769900
Altitude2
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: Southwest 27th Avenue (-80.176606, 26.06565)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.25 gal
0.96 L · about $1.04
Round trip
$2.07
0.5 gal · 1.92 L
Estimated CO2
2.2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.4 kg / 10 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $1.04 $2.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.15 $2.30
Premium $4.90 $1.22 $2.45
Diesel $4.35 $1.09 $2.18

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Avon Park and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 05:21:39.

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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.