How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Highland Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Highland Beach, FL is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Highland Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Highland Beach.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
2519 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
19.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 794: Yamato Road
2735 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 794 East: Yamato Road
63 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto Yamato Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Yamato Road
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Turn right onto North Federal Highway
3071 ft · 1 min · North Federal Highway
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Turn left onto Northeast Spanish River Boulevard
2726 ft · 2 min · Northeast Spanish River Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto SR A1A North: Highland Beach
113 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North Ocean Boulevard
2410 ft · 1 min · North Ocean Boulevard
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Continue on South Ocean Boulevard
2402 ft · 58 sec · South Ocean Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Ocean Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Highland Beach.
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 North
Merge slight left
19.4 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.
Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Highland Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Highland Beach?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Tedder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 12.4 miles from Highland Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.65 one way or $7.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Highland Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Tedder
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Deerfield Beach
City Hall in the Mall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tedder.
Deerfield Beach
Delray Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Highland Beach. Straight-line distance: 19.75 mi (31.79 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 Highland Beach
Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,915 |
| Coordinates | 26.3995200, -80.0656000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Beach (-80.0656, 26.39952)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.04 | $8.09 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
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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