How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Boca Raton, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Boca Raton, FL is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
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.
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
2519 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Palmetto Park Road
1217 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 798 East: Palmetto Park Road, Limbo Nature Centre, Boca Raton Museum Of Art
891 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto West Palmetto Park Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Palmetto Park Road
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Turn left onto North Dixie Highway
2753 ft · 1 min · North Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Northeast 8th Street
100 m · 11 sec · Northeast 8th Street
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Continue on Northeast Mizner Boulevard
599 ft · 22 sec · Northeast Mizner Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
641 ft · 33 sec · Northeast 2nd Avenue
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Turn left
71 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton.
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 North
Merge slight left
15.8 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Boca Raton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Boca Raton?
The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 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 10.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 10.4 miles from Boca Raton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 $3.03 one way or $6.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Boca Raton.
Stop Ideas Near Pompano Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Deerfield Beach
City Hall in the Mall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
City Hall Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pompano Beach.
Deerfield Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Delray Beach
Hollywood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Boca Raton. Straight-line distance: 16.75 mi (26.96 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 Boca Raton
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 99,893 |
| Coordinates | 26.3586900, -80.0831000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Boca Raton (-80.0831, 26.35869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $3.03 | $6.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.57 | $7.15 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
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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