How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Boca Pointe, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Boca Pointe, FL is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
18.73 mi
00h 30m
Flight
14.6 mi
23.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.6 mi
Kilometers
23.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.73 mi
Kilometers
30.15 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boca Pointe
Sat, Apr 18, 9:09 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sat, Apr 18, 9:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-18T20:39
Arrive Boca Pointe
Sat, Apr 18, 9:09 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:30 AM to 7:30 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:30 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

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
Pompano Beach
FL

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

From Fort Lauderdale
9.4 mi
00h 15m
To Boca Pointe
9.3 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Boca Pointe.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Boca Pointe.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    2519 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Copans Road, Coconut Greek, Margate

    2269 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Copans Road West, Coconut Creek, Margate

    894 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Copans Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Copans Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Powerline Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Powerline Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    2 mi · 4 min · South Powerline Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Powerline Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Powerline Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southwest 18th Street

    2195 ft · 53 sec · Southwest 18th Street

  11. 11

    Turn sharp right onto Promenade Drive

    1210 ft · 55 sec · Promenade Drive

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Panache Way

    34 m · 7 sec · Panache Way

  13. 13

    Continue on Panache Way

    116 m · 17 sec · Panache Way

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Panache Way

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Boca Pointe.

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
9.75 mi · 52%
North Powerline Road
2.96 mi · 16%
South Powerline Road
1.96 mi · 10%
East Broward Boulevard
1.46 mi · 8%
West Copans Road
1.27 mi · 7%
Copans Road
0.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

9.27 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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
14.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pompano Beach
00h 15m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
7:30 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Boca Pointe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Boca Pointe?

The road trip is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Pompano Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 9.3 miles from Boca Pointe.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Boca Pointe.

Stop Ideas Near Pompano 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 Pompano Beach and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.2 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
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 7.1 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Nearby stop 7.5 mi away

Lauderhill Towne Centre Library

Lauderhill , FL
6399 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews Public library

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pompano Beach.

RAIL

Deerfield Beach

9 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

14 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Delray Beach

24 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

26 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Boca Pointe. Straight-line distance: 14.6 mi (23.5 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Boca Pointe

Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida

Population4,073
Coordinates26.3331300, -80.1594900
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Boca Pointe (-80.15949, 26.33313)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.66 gal
2.5 L · about $2.74
Round trip
$5.48
1.32 gal · 5 L
Estimated CO2
5.9 kg one way
Round trip: 11.7 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.74 $5.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.03 $6.07
Premium $4.90 $3.23 $6.46
Diesel $4.35 $2.87 $5.74

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Boca Pointe. The current time is 20:39:41.

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.