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

The driving distance from Cutler, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
52.36 mi
01h 04m
Flight
36.56 mi
58.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.56 mi
Kilometers
58.83 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.36 mi
Kilometers
84.26 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, May 31, 2:42 AM EDT
Return by in Cutler
Sun, May 31, 3:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cutler
2026-05-31T01:38
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Sun, May 31, 2:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cutler
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
Pinewood
FL

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

From Cutler
21.1 mi
00h 32m
To Fort Lauderdale
31.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 168th Street

    20 m · 9 sec · Southwest 168th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Old Cutler Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old Cutler Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Old Cutler Road

    26 m · 2 sec · Old Cutler Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old Cutler Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Old Cutler Road

    29 m · 2 sec · Old Cutler Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Old Cutler Road

    142 m · 10 sec · Old Cutler Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest 67th Avenue

    59 m · 4 sec · Southwest 67th Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 67th Avenue

    3 mi · 7 min · Southwest 67th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Ludlam Road

    2354 ft · 1 min · Ludlam Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Dixie Highway

    6.8 mi · 12 min · South Dixie Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    22.1 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 842 East

    142 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cutler 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
0 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
26.5 mi · 51%
South Dixie Highway
6.78 mi · 13%
Southwest 67th Avenue
3.07 mi · 6%
Old Cutler Road
2.28 mi · 4%
West Broward Boulevard
1.68 mi · 3%
SR 842
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
36.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pinewood
00h 32m from Cutler
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Cutler and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.3 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Pinewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Cutler and 31.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 36.5 miles (58.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.67 one way or $15.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Cutler and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Pinewood

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 Pinewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 7.6 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Nearby stop 8.1 mi away

Hialeah Gardens Community Hall

Hialeah Gardens , FL
10001 NW 87th Ave, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016
Rating 4.9/5 20 reviews Community center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pinewood.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

5 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

16 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

28 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

51 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cutler and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 36.56 mi (58.83 km).

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#1 Cutler

Census designated place in Florida

Population18,117
Coordinates25.6151000, -80.3106100
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: Southwest 168th Street (-80.310606, 25.615005)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $7.67
Round trip
$15.35
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.67 $15.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.50 $17.01
Premium $4.90 $9.06 $18.12
Diesel $4.35 $8.05 $16.10

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Cutler and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 01:38:54.

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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.