How far is Cypress Quarters, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Cypress Quarters, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 35m 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
105.74 mi
02h 17m
Flight
88.35 mi
142.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.35 mi
Kilometers
142.19 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.74 mi
Kilometers
170.17 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Mon, May 25, 3:53 PM EDT
Return by in Cypress Quarters
Mon, May 25, 6:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cypress Quarters
2026-05-25T13:36
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Mon, May 25, 3:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cypress Quarters
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 Beach Gardens
FL

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

From Cypress Quarters
52.9 mi
01h 08m
To Fort Lauderdale
52.8 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph ESE
Destination
88°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cypress Quarters and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 10th Street

    78 m · 11 sec · Northeast 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 16th Avenue

    2927 ft · 1 min · Northeast 16th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    1.6 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    52.7 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Turn sharp left onto North Military Trail

    1433 ft · 43 sec · North Military Trail

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Blue Heron Boulevard

    2200 ft · 49 sec · West Blue Heron Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

    2141 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    26.5 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    20.6 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

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

    2709 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cypress Quarters and Fort Lauderdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast 16th Avenue
53.3 mi · 50%
I 95 South
47.6 mi · 45%
West Broward Boulevard
1.78 mi · 2%
SR 842
0.51 mi
West Blue Heron Boulevard
0.42 mi
North Military Trail
0.27 mi
Longest Stretch

Northeast 16th Avenue

Continue straight

52.7 mi · 01h 11m

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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
88.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Beach Gardens
01h 08m from Cypress Quarters
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cypress Quarters 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 Cypress Quarters to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.2 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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 Beach Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Cypress Quarters and 52.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.47 one way or $30.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cypress Quarters and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Beach Gardens

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palm Beach Gardens, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Beach Gardens.

RAIL

West Palm Beach

14 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

41 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

56 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

78 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cypress Quarters and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 88.35 mi (142.19 km).

Cypress Quarters

#1 Cypress Quarters

Census designated place

Population1,215
Coordinates27.2519900, -80.8139500
Altitude8
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: Cypress Quarters (-80.81395, 27.25199)
End: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.73 gal
14.12 L · about $15.47
Round trip
$30.94
7.46 gal · 28.24 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.3 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $15.47 $30.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.14 $34.29
Premium $4.90 $18.26 $36.52
Diesel $4.35 $16.23 $32.45

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Cypress Quarters and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 13:36:02.

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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.