How far is Davie, FL from Margate, FL?

The driving distance from Davie, FL to Margate, FL is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.12 mi
00h 23m
Flight
12.66 mi
20.37 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.66 mi
Kilometers
20.37 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.12 mi
Kilometers
25.95 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Margate
Mon, May 18, 12:50 PM EDT
Return by in Davie
Mon, May 18, 1:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Davie
2026-05-18T12:27
Arrive Margate
Mon, May 18, 12:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Davie
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lauderdale Lakes
FL

City in Broward County, Florida, United States

From Davie
8.1 mi
00h 11m
To Margate
8.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph E
Destination
87°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Davie and Margate.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Davie and Margate.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 47th Street

    106 m · 23 sec · Southwest 47th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Davie Road

    698 ft · 19 sec · Davie Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Griffin Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Griffin Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    82 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 814: Atlantic Boulevard

    2974 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto State Road 7

    2169 ft · 52 sec · State Road 7

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Margate Boulevard

    817 ft · 32 sec · Margate Boulevard

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Margate Boulevard

    30 m · 3 sec · Margate Boulevard

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Margate Boulevard

    742 ft · 23 sec · Margate Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East River Drive

    29 m · 3 sec · East River Drive

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East River Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Davie and Margate.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
11.4 mi · 71%
West Atlantic Boulevard
1.78 mi · 11%
Griffin Road
1.06 mi · 7%
SR 814
0.56 mi · 3%
State Road 7
0.41 mi · 3%
Florida's Turnpike North
0.35 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

11.4 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lauderdale Lakes
00h 11m from Davie
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Davie and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Margate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Davie to Margate?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Lauderdale Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Davie and 8.1 miles from Margate.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.36 one way or $4.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Davie and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Margate.

Stop Ideas Near Lauderdale Lakes

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 Lauderdale Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

Dania Beach , FL
49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 13.3 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 Lauderdale Lakes.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

6 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Hollywood

18 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

19 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Delray Beach

34 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Davie and Margate. Straight-line distance: 12.66 mi (20.37 km).

Davie

#1 Davie

Town in Florida, United States

Population106,621
Coordinates26.0628700, -80.2331000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Margate

#2 Margate

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population58,734
Coordinates26.2445300, -80.2064400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Davie (-80.2331, 26.06287)
End: Margate (-80.20644, 26.24453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
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 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.15 L · about $2.36
Round trip
$4.73
1.14 gal · 4.3 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.36 $4.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.62 $5.24
Premium $4.90 $2.79 $5.58
Diesel $4.35 $2.48 $4.96

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Davie and Margate. The current time is 12:27:25.

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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.