How far is Boca Raton, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Boca Raton, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on the route
11 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
71 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
589 ft · 29 sec · Northeast 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Northeast Mizner Boulevard
551 ft · 18 sec · Northeast Mizner Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast 8th Street
117 m · 17 sec · Northeast 8th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Dixie Highway
2702 ft · 59 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto West Palmetto Park Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Palmetto Park Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1515 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
2709 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard
1.8 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 Boca Raton 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 South
Merge slight left
16.1 mi · 00h 19m
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 Boca Raton 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 Raton to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 10.9 miles from Boca Raton and 10.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Boca Raton and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Pompano Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Deerfield Beach
City Hall in the Mall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
City Hall Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pompano Beach.
Deerfield Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Delray Beach
Hollywood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 16.75 mi (26.96 km).
#1 Boca Raton
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 99,893 |
| Coordinates | 26.3586900, -80.0831000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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 (-80.143382, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.49 | $6.99 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
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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