How far is Doral, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Doral, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Doral and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doral and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on the route
31 m · 12 sec
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At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Northwest 51st Terrace
533 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 51st Terrace
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Turn right onto Northwest 99th Avenue
87 m · 13 sec · Northwest 99th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 51st Lane
18 m · 3 sec · Northwest 51st Lane
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Turn left onto Northwest 99th Avenue
54 m · 10 sec · Northwest 99th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 52nd Street
907 ft · 24 sec · Northwest 52nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 97th Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest 97th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 74th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Northwest 74th Street
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Continue on Hialeah Expressway
607 ft · 20 sec · Hialeah Expressway
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Turn left onto SR 826 North
1038 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
12.5 mi · 17 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SRL 826 East: Beaches
2821 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left
62 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Avenue
683 ft · 12 sec · Northwest 2nd Avenue
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Continue on I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
590 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 842 East
142 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto West Broward Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard
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Continue on East Broward Boulevard
988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Doral and Fort Lauderdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 00h 16m
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 leaving Doral and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Doral to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Golden Glades is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Doral and 19.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.39 one way or $10.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Doral and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Golden Glades
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Golden Glades.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Doral and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 24.72 mi (39.78 km).
#1 Doral
A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 67,792 |
| Coordinates | 25.8195400, -80.3553300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.39 | $10.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.36 | $12.73 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.65 | $11.31 |
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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