How far is Coconut Grove, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Coconut Grove, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coconut Grove and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coconut Grove and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Hardie Avenue
994 ft · 47 sec · Hardie Avenue
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Turn left onto Ingraham Highway
628 ft · 15 sec · Ingraham Highway
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Continue on Southwest 37th Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest 37th Avenue
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Turn right onto South Dixie Highway
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Dixie Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
22.1 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 842 East
142 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto West Broward Boulevard
1.7 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 Grove 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 North
Keep slight right
22.1 mi · 00h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Coconut Grove 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 Coconut Grove to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 34.2 miles (55.1 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Golden Glades is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Coconut Grove and 17.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coconut Grove and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Golden Glades
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Golden Glades.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coconut Grove and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 29.17 mi (46.95 km).
#1 Coconut Grove
Coconut Grove is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 25.7126000, -80.2569900 |
| 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 (-80.143384, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $3.82 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
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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