How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from East Perrine, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to East Perrine, FL is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
46.08 mi
01h 05m
Flight
37.51 mi
60.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.51 mi
Kilometers
60.37 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.08 mi
Kilometers
74.16 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Perrine
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 7:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-19T05:38
Arrive East Perrine
Sun, Apr 19, 6:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Miami Lakes
FL

Town of the United States

From Fort Lauderdale
23.1 mi
00h 32m
To East Perrine
23 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and East Perrine.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and East Perrine.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami

    885 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami

    1.4 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    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

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll

    2255 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    106 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 826 West

    976 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Palmetto Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes

    9.1 mi · 10 min · Express Lanes

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Palmetto Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Palmetto Expressway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto South Dixie Highway

    4 mi · 7 min · South Dixie Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit left

    30 m · 3 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southwest 160th Street

    134 m · 12 sec · Southwest 160th Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest 92nd Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 92nd Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest 174th Street

    546 ft · 24 sec · Southwest 174th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 174th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and East Perrine.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Palmetto Expressway
15.1 mi · 33%
I 95 South
14.3 mi · 31%
Express Lanes
9.1 mi · 20%
South Dixie Highway
3.99 mi · 9%
East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3%
Southwest 92nd Avenue
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miami Lakes
00h 32m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near East Perrine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to East Perrine?

The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Miami Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 23 miles from East Perrine.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.76 one way or $13.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near East Perrine.

Stop Ideas Near Miami Lakes

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 Miami Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 10.7 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 4.3 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Miami Lakes.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

8 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

18 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

27 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

49 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and East Perrine. Straight-line distance: 37.51 mi (60.37 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Perrine

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population7,156
Coordinates25.6087200, -80.3389400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: East Perrine (-80.33894, 25.60872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.16 L · about $6.76
Round trip
$13.52
3.26 gal · 12.32 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $6.76 $13.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.49 $14.98
Premium $4.90 $7.98 $15.96
Diesel $4.35 $7.09 $14.18

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and East Perrine. The current time is 05:38:57.

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.