How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Doral, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Doral, FL is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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Location in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Doral.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Doral.
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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
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East, SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
699 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
2255 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
106 m · 6 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 826 West
976 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
3.6 mi · 4 min · Express Lanes
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 934: Northwest 74th Street, Hialeah Expressway
125 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward NW 58th Street
1175 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest 58th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Northwest 58th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 97th Avenue
1920 ft · 57 sec · Northwest 97th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 52nd Street
894 ft · 22 sec · Northwest 52nd Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 99th Avenue
79 m · 16 sec · Northwest 99th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 51st Lane
18 m · 4 sec · Northwest 51st Lane
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Turn left onto Northwest 99th Avenue
87 m · 17 sec · Northwest 99th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 51st Terrace
533 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 51st Terrace
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Turn right
13 m · 2 sec
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Turn right
18 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 Doral.
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
13.2 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Doral.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Doral?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Norland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 16.6 miles from Doral.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Doral.
Stop Ideas Near Norland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norland.
Hollywood
Miami Intermodal Center
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Doral. Straight-line distance: 24.72 mi (39.78 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 Doral
A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 67,792 |
| Coordinates | 25.8195400, -80.3553300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Doral (-80.35533, 25.81954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.38 | $10.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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