How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Aventura, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Aventura, FL is about 15 miles (24.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Broward County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Aventura.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Aventura.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
885 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 203rd Street, Ives Dairy Road
2287 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left onto Ives Dairy Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Ives Dairy Road
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Turn right onto Biscayne Boulevard
1419 ft · 33 sec · Biscayne Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northeast 199th Street
2620 ft · 1 min · Northeast 199th Street
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Turn right onto West Country Club Drive
2177 ft · 1 min · West Country Club Drive
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Continue on West Country Club Drive
99 m · 16 sec · West Country Club Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Country Club Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Aventura.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
9.48 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Aventura.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Aventura?
The road trip is about 15 miles (24.1 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?
Dania Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 7.5 miles from Aventura.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 $2.20 one way or $4.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Aventura.
Stop Ideas Near Dania Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
City Hall Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dania Beach.
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Miami Intermodal Center
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Aventura. Straight-line distance: 11.46 mi (18.44 km).
#1 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aventura
Planned, suburban city in northeastern Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States
| Population | 36,553 |
| Coordinates | 25.9564800, -80.1392100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aventura (-80.13921, 25.95648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.20 | $4.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.44 | $4.87 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.31 | $4.61 |
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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