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

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Hillsboro Beach, FL is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.37 mi
00h 29m
Flight
12.51 mi
20.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.51 mi
Kilometers
20.14 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.37 mi
Kilometers
23.13 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 6:19 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 6:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-19T05:49
Arrive Hillsboro Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 6:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 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

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
Sea Ranch Lakes
FL

Town

From Fort Lauderdale
7.2 mi
00h 14m
To Hillsboro Beach
7.1 mi
00h 14m

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
84°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    13 m · 5 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3225 ft · 2 min · North Andrews Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Flagler Drive

    2757 ft · 1 min · North Flagler Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Sunrise Boulevard

    1.6 km · 2 min · East Sunrise Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on North Federal Highway

    8.2 mi · 15 min · North Federal Highway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northeast 14th Street Causeway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 14th Street Causeway

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Ocean Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Ocean Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Hillsboro Mile

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Hillsboro Mile

  9. 9

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Hillsboro 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
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Federal Highway
8.15 mi · 57%
Hillsboro Mile
2.26 mi · 16%
East Sunrise Boulevard
0.98 mi · 7%
North Ocean Boulevard
0.93 mi · 6%
Northeast 14th Street Causeway
0.9 mi · 6%
North Andrews Avenue
0.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Federal Highway

Keep slight left to continue on North Federal Highway

8.15 mi · 00h 15m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
12.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sea Ranch Lakes
00h 14m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Hillsboro Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 14.4 miles (23.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Sea Ranch Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 7.1 miles from Hillsboro Beach.

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

The direct path is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Hillsboro Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Sea Ranch 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 Sea Ranch Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10.9 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

Dania Beach , FL
49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 9.1 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 8.4 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 Sea Ranch Lakes.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

12 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

13 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Hollywood

23 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Delray Beach

28 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Hillsboro Beach. Straight-line distance: 12.51 mi (20.14 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

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

#2 Hillsboro Beach

Town of the United States

Population2,003
Coordinates26.2939700, -80.0789300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Hillsboro Beach (-80.07893, 26.29397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 23 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.51 gal
1.92 L · about $2.12
Round trip
$4.23
1.02 gal · 3.84 L
Estimated CO2
4.5 kg one way
Round trip: 9.1 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.12 $4.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.34 $4.69
Premium $4.90 $2.50 $4.99
Diesel $4.35 $2.22 $4.44

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 Hillsboro Beach. The current time is 05:49:50.

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.