How far is Deerfield Beach, FL from Margate, FL?
The driving distance from Deerfield Beach, FL to Margate, FL is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Deerfield Beach and Margate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield Beach and Margate.
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Start on Southeast 2nd Avenue
4 m · 7 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto East Hillsboro Boulevard
554 ft · 16 sec · East Hillsboro Boulevard
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Continue on West Hillsboro Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · West Hillsboro Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1802 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Copans Road
854 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Coconut Creek
2582 ft · 49 sec
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Turn straight onto West Copans Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · West Copans Road
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Turn left onto State Road 7
3031 ft · 1 min · State Road 7
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Turn right onto Northwest 15th Street
658 ft · 22 sec · Northwest 15th Street
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Continue on East River Drive
1172 ft · 40 sec · East River Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East River Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Deerfield Beach and Margate.
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.
West Copans Road
Turn straight onto West Copans Road
4.13 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Deerfield Beach 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 Deerfield Beach to Margate?
The road trip is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Kendall Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Deerfield Beach and 5.4 miles from Margate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.58 one way or $3.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Deerfield Beach and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Margate.
Stop Ideas Near Kendall Green
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Deerfield Beach
City Hall in the Mall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
City Hall Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kendall Green.
Deerfield Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Delray Beach
Hollywood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield Beach and Margate. Straight-line distance: 8.35 mi (13.44 km).
#1 Deerfield Beach
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 81,290 |
| Coordinates | 26.3184100, -80.0997700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Margate
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 58,734 |
| Coordinates | 26.2445300, -80.2064400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Margate (-80.20644, 26.24453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $4.15 | $1.58 | $3.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.75 | $3.49 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $1.86 | $3.72 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
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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