How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Cooper City, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Cooper City, FL is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Cooper City.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
3.6 mi · 8 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Turn left onto South State Road 7
3.8 mi · 7 min · South State Road 7
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Turn right onto Orange Drive
2554 ft · 1 min · Orange Drive
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Turn left
56 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Griffin Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Griffin Road
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Turn left onto Southwest 90th Avenue
2441 ft · 1 min · Southwest 90th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 51st Street
145 m · 26 sec · Southwest 51st Street
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Turn left
31 m · 7 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 Cooper City.
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.
South State Road 7
Turn left onto South State Road 7
3.82 mi · 00h 07m
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 Mostly Sunny near Cooper City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Cooper City?
The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Broadview Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 6 miles from Cooper City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.74 one way or $3.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Cooper City.
Stop Ideas Near Broadview 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 Broadview Park.
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Deerfield Beach
Miami Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Cooper City. Straight-line distance: 9.14 mi (14.71 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 Cooper City
City in Broward County, Florida, United States
| Population | 35,800 |
| Coordinates | 26.0573100, -80.2717200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cooper City (-80.27172, 26.05731)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.74 | $3.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.06 | $4.11 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.83 | $3.65 |
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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