How far is Coconut Creek, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Coconut Creek, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coconut Creek and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coconut Creek and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Portofino Point
19 m · 4 sec · Portofino Point
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Continue on Portofino Point
571 ft · 27 sec · Portofino Point
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wynmoor Circle
3148 ft · 2 min · Wynmoor Circle
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Turn right onto Westgate Drive
628 ft · 24 sec · Westgate Drive
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Turn left onto Lyons Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Lyons Road
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Continue on Northwest 31st Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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Turn left onto West Commercial Boulevard
2.2 mi · 4 min · West Commercial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1198 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 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 Coconut Creek 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
4.1 mi · 00h 05m
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 Coconut Creek 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 Coconut Creek to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
North Andrews Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Coconut Creek and 9.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coconut Creek and Mostly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near North Andrews Gardens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Andrews Gardens.
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Hollywood
Delray Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coconut Creek and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 9.21 mi (14.82 km).
#1 Coconut Creek
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 61,128 |
| Coordinates | 26.2517500, -80.1789400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.71 | $5.42 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.57 | $5.13 |
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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