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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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.99 mi
00h 23m
Flight
11.46 mi
18.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.46 mi
Kilometers
18.44 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.99 mi
Kilometers
24.13 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Aventura
Wed, Apr 15, 8:13 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Wed, Apr 15, 8:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-15T07:50
Arrive Aventura
Wed, Apr 15, 8:13 AM 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 Fort Lauderdale
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
Dania Beach
FL

City in Broward County, Florida, United States

From Fort Lauderdale
7.5 mi
00h 11m
To Aventura
7.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E
Destination
79°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami

    885 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami

    1.4 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 203rd Street, Ives Dairy Road

    2287 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ives Dairy Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ives Dairy Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Biscayne Boulevard

    1419 ft · 33 sec · Biscayne Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northeast 199th Street

    2620 ft · 1 min · Northeast 199th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Country Club Drive

    2177 ft · 1 min · West Country Club Drive

  10. 10

    Continue on West Country Club Drive

    99 m · 16 sec · West Country Club Drive

  11. 11

    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.

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
10.5 mi · 70%
East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 11%
Ives Dairy Road
1.2 mi · 8%
Northeast 199th Street
0.5 mi · 3%
West Country Club Drive
0.47 mi · 3%
Northeast 203rd Street
0.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
+3.6 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dania Beach
00h 11m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dania Beach and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 5.7 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 1.5 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
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 9.2 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 9.1 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 Dania Beach.

RAIL

Hollywood

5 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

8 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

25 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

30 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Aventura. Straight-line distance: 11.46 mi (18.44 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Aventura

#2 Aventura

Planned, suburban city in northeastern Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Population36,553
Coordinates25.9564800, -80.1392100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Aventura (-80.13921, 25.95648)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2 L · about $2.20
Round trip
$4.40
1.06 gal · 4 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Aventura. The current time is 07:50:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.