How far is Cutler Ridge, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Cutler Ridge, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
52.65 mi
00h 59m
Flight
39.5 mi
63.57 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.5 mi
Kilometers
63.57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.65 mi
Kilometers
84.73 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 6:45 AM EDT
Return by in Cutler Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cutler Ridge
2026-04-19T05:45
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 6:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cutler Ridge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Palm Springs North
FL

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

From Cutler Ridge
25.5 mi
00h 29m
To Fort Lauderdale
27.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cutler Ridge and Fort Lauderdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cutler Ridge and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Marlin Road

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Marlin Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Southwest 107th Avenue

    986 ft · 35 sec · Southwest 107th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Quail Roost Drive

    2254 ft · 48 sec · Quail Roost Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1300 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North, Orlando

    1599 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3 mi · 4 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441

    2526 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 441, I 595 East, SR 84 East

    2424 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441 South

    526 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East, I 595 East

    555 ft · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 84 East

    1034 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on SR 84 East

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Marina Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue

    2736 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street

    1594 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 17th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Southeast 17th Street

    780 ft · 25 sec · Southeast 17th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cutler Ridge and Fort Lauderdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
33.5 mi · 64%
Florida's Turnpike
7.14 mi · 14%
SR 84 East
2.47 mi · 5%
Marina Boulevard
1.57 mi · 3%
Southeast 3rd Avenue
1.48 mi · 3%
Marlin Road
1.45 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

27.1 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
39.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Springs North
00h 29m from Cutler Ridge
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cutler Ridge and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cutler Ridge to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Palm Springs North is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Cutler Ridge and 27.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cutler Ridge and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Springs North

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 Palm Springs North and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 14.6 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Basketball Court
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Basketball Court

Miami , FL
1745 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132, United States
Rating 4.8/5 61 reviews Park
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 6.2 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 6.3 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 Palm Springs North.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

12 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

19 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

26 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

48 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cutler Ridge and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 39.5 mi (63.57 km).

Cutler Ridge

#1 Cutler Ridge

Incorporated town in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population26,831
Coordinates25.5806600, -80.3467200
Altitude3
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: Marlin Road (-80.34674, 25.580649)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.86 gal
7.03 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.43
3.72 gal · 14.06 L
Estimated CO2
16.5 kg one way
Round trip: 33.1 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.72 $15.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.55 $17.10
Premium $4.90 $9.11 $18.21
Diesel $4.35 $8.09 $16.18

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cutler Ridge and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 05:45:50.

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.