How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Indian River Estates, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Indian River Estates, FL is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Indian River Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Indian River Estates.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue
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Continue on Powerline Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road
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Continue on South Powerline Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road
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Continue on South Pompano Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
610 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
75.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard
3063 ft · 1 min · Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard
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Continue on East Prima Vista Boulevard
1109 ft · 22 sec · East Prima Vista Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Prima Vista Boulevard
1230 ft · 27 sec · Northeast Prima Vista Boulevard
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Continue on Prima Vista Boulevard
2652 ft · 1 min · Prima Vista Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northeast Riomar Drive
3219 ft · 1 min · Northeast Riomar Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 1
1.4 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1
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Turn right onto Easy Street
2943 ft · 1 min · Easy Street
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Turn left onto Buchanan Drive
3248 ft · 2 min · Buchanan Drive
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Turn right onto Savannah Street
2487 ft · 2 min · Savannah Street
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Turn left onto Sea Grape Drive
884 ft · 39 sec · Sea Grape Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sea Grape Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Indian River Estates.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
75.1 mi · 01h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Indian River Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Indian River Estates?
The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?
Palm Beach Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 47.6 miles from Indian River Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.98 one way or $27.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Indian River Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Beach Gardens
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Beach Gardens.
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Indian River Estates. Straight-line distance: 86.44 mi (139.11 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 Indian River Estates
Census-designated place in St.
| Population | 6,220 |
| Coordinates | 27.3644900, -80.3097700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indian River Estates (-80.30977, 27.36449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $13.98 | $27.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $15.49 | $30.98 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $16.50 | $33.00 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
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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