How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Carver Ranches, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Carver Ranches, FL is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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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.
Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Carver Ranches.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Carver Ranches.
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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
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 824: Pembroke Road
2074 ft · 57 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 824 West: Pembroke Park, West Park
83 m · 7 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Pembroke Road
1 km · 1 min · West Pembroke Road
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Continue on Pembroke Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Pembroke Road
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Turn slight left
96 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Southwest 46th Avenue
2337 ft · 1 min · Southwest 46th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 24th Street
986 ft · 43 sec · Southwest 24th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 24th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Carver Ranches.
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
7.27 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Carver Ranches.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Carver Ranches?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Avon Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 6.2 miles from Carver Ranches.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.83 one way or $3.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Carver Ranches.
Stop Ideas Near Avon Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avon Park.
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Miami Intermodal Center
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Carver Ranches. Straight-line distance: 9.74 mi (15.67 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 Carver Ranches
Census designated place
| Population | 4,406 |
| Coordinates | 25.9884200, -80.1922700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carver Ranches (-80.19227, 25.98842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.83 | $3.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.02 | $4.04 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
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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