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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.74 mi
00h 44m
Flight
24.72 mi
39.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.72 mi
Kilometers
39.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.74 mi
Kilometers
59.12 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Wed, May 20, 1:19 AM EDT
Return by in Doral
Wed, May 20, 2:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Doral
2026-05-20T00:35
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Wed, May 20, 1:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

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

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
Golden Glades
FL

Census-designated place

From Doral
16.8 mi
00h 22m
To Fort Lauderdale
19.9 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph E
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    31 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Northwest 51st Terrace

    533 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 51st Terrace

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northwest 99th Avenue

    87 m · 13 sec · Northwest 99th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest 51st Lane

    18 m · 3 sec · Northwest 51st Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northwest 99th Avenue

    54 m · 10 sec · Northwest 99th Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northwest 52nd Street

    907 ft · 24 sec · Northwest 52nd Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 97th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest 97th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northwest 74th Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Northwest 74th Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Hialeah Expressway

    607 ft · 20 sec · Hialeah Expressway

  10. 10

    Turn left onto SR 826 North

    1038 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway

    12.5 mi · 17 min · Palmetto Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SRL 826 East: Beaches

    2821 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    62 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Avenue

    683 ft · 12 sec · Northwest 2nd Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale

    590 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  17. 17

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

    1.6 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 842 East

    142 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  21. 21

    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.

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
13.4 mi · 36%
Palmetto Expressway
12.5 mi · 34%
Northwest 74th Street
1.94 mi · 5%
West Broward Boulevard
1.68 mi · 5%
Northwest 97th Avenue
1.38 mi · 4%
SR 842
0.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
24.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golden Glades
00h 22m from Doral
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Golden Glades and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 4.6 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 10.4 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 7 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 6.9 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 Golden Glades.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

9 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

11 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

23 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

46 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Doral and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 24.72 mi (39.78 km).

Doral

#1 Doral

A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population67,792
Coordinates25.8195400, -80.3553300
Altitude1
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: (-80.355314, 25.819704)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.91 L · about $5.39
Round trip
$10.78
2.6 gal · 9.82 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Doral and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 00:35:19.

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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.