How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from El Portal, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to El Portal, FL is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and El Portal.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and El Portal.
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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
17.5 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 932: Northwest 103rd Street
1167 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest 103rd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Northwest 103rd Street
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Continue on Northeast 103rd Street
1342 ft · 38 sec · Northeast 103rd Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Northeast 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 2nd Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and El Portal.
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
17.5 mi · 00h 22m
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 El Portal.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to El Portal?
The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Pembroke Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 11.1 miles from El Portal.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.28 one way or $6.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near El Portal.
Stop Ideas Near Pembroke Park
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 Pembroke Park.
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Miami Intermodal Center
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and El Portal. Straight-line distance: 18.7 mi (30.1 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 El Portal
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 2,355 |
| Coordinates | 25.8553700, -80.1931000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: El Portal (-80.1931, 25.85537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.28 | $6.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.44 | $6.87 |
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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