How far is Boca Pointe, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Boca Pointe, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
20.59 mi
00h 31m
Flight
14.6 mi
23.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.6 mi
Kilometers
23.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.59 mi
Kilometers
33.14 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Sat, Apr 18, 7:41 PM EDT
Return by in Boca Pointe
Sat, Apr 18, 8:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boca Pointe
2026-04-18T19:10
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Sat, Apr 18, 7:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Boca Pointe
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
Pompano Beach
FL

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

From Boca Pointe
10.1 mi
00h 15m
To Fort Lauderdale
10.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Boca Pointe and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Panache Way

    116 m · 22 sec · Panache Way

  2. 2

    Continue on Panache Way

    34 m · 10 sec · Panache Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Promenade Drive

    1235 ft · 54 sec · Promenade Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Southwest 18th Street

    814 ft · 24 sec · Southwest 18th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest 18th Street

    2926 ft · 1 min · Southwest 18th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Powerline Road

    1939 ft · 37 sec · Powerline Road

  7. 7

    Continue on North Powerline Road

    3068 ft · 1 min · North Powerline Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Powerline Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southwest 10th Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Southwest 10th Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

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

    2709 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boca Pointe 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
13 mi · 63%
Southwest 10th Street
1.89 mi · 9%
West Broward Boulevard
1.78 mi · 9%
South Powerline Road
0.93 mi · 5%
Southwest 18th Street
0.71 mi · 3%
North Powerline Road
0.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

12.7 mi · 00h 15m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pompano Beach
00h 15m from Boca Pointe
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Boca Pointe and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Boca Pointe to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 20.6 miles (33.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Pompano Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Boca Pointe and 10.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.03 one way or $6.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Boca Pointe and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Pompano Beach

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 Pompano Beach and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.5 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 7 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
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Nearby stop 7.6 mi away

Lauderhill Towne Centre Library

Lauderhill , FL
6399 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews Public library

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pompano Beach.

RAIL

Deerfield Beach

9 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

14 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Delray Beach

24 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

26 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boca Pointe and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 14.6 mi (23.5 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Boca Pointe

Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida

Population4,073
Coordinates26.3331300, -80.1594900
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: Panache Way (-80.159516, 26.333173)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.75 L · about $3.03
Round trip
$6.06
1.46 gal · 5.5 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.03 $6.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.36 $6.71
Premium $4.90 $3.57 $7.15
Diesel $4.35 $3.18 $6.35

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Boca Pointe and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 19:10:10.

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.