How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Deerfield Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Deerfield Beach, FL is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.8 miles (22.2 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
16.83 mi
00h 23m
Flight
13.82 mi
22.24 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.82 mi
Kilometers
22.24 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.83 mi
Kilometers
27.09 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Deerfield Beach
Mon, May 18, 2:57 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Mon, May 18, 3:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-05-18T14:34
Arrive Deerfield Beach
Mon, May 18, 2:57 PM 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
North Andrews Gardens
FL

Census designated place

From Fort Lauderdale
8.5 mi
00h 11m
To Deerfield Beach
8.4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E
Destination
86°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Deerfield Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Deerfield Beach.

  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

    13.5 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 810 East: Hillsboro Boulevarad

    2433 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Hillsboro Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Hillsboro Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on East Hillsboro Boulevard

    603 ft · 24 sec · East Hillsboro Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Southeast 2nd Avenue

    8 m · 1 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 2nd Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Deerfield Beach.

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
8 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
14 mi · 83%
East Broward Boulevard
1.46 mi · 9%
West Hillsboro Boulevard
0.79 mi · 5%
FL 810 East
0.46 mi · 3%
East Hillsboro Boulevard
0.11 mi · 1%
Southeast 2nd Avenue
0 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

13.5 mi · 00h 16m

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 mi
13.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Andrews Gardens
00h 11m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Deerfield Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Deerfield Beach?

The road trip is about 16.8 miles (27.1 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?

North Andrews Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 8.4 miles from Deerfield Beach.

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

The direct path is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Deerfield Beach.

Stop Ideas Near North Andrews Gardens

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 North Andrews Gardens and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

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49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 7.3 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 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 North Andrews Gardens.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

8 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

14 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Hollywood

20 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Delray Beach

30 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Deerfield Beach. Straight-line distance: 13.82 mi (22.24 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Deerfield Beach

#2 Deerfield Beach

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population81,290
Coordinates26.3184100, -80.0997700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Deerfield Beach (-80.09977, 26.31841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.25 L · about $2.45
Round trip
$4.89
1.18 gal · 4.5 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.45 $4.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.71 $5.42
Premium $4.90 $2.89 $5.78
Diesel $4.35 $2.57 $5.13

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Deerfield Beach. The current time is 14:34:31.

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.