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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Quick Snapshot
Road
95.41 mi
02h 04m
Flight
86.44 mi
139.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.44 mi
Kilometers
139.11 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.41 mi
Kilometers
153.54 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indian River Estates
Sat, Apr 18, 7:27 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sat, Apr 18, 9:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-18T05:22
Arrive Indian River Estates
Sat, Apr 18, 7:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Palm Beach Gardens
FL

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

From Fort Lauderdale
47.8 mi
01h 02m
To Indian River Estates
47.6 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ESE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Powerline Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Pompano Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

    610 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    75.1 mi · 1 hr 23 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint Lucie

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

    147 m · 15 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard

    3063 ft · 1 min · Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on East Prima Vista Boulevard

    1109 ft · 22 sec · East Prima Vista Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Northeast Prima Vista Boulevard

    1230 ft · 27 sec · Northeast Prima Vista Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Prima Vista Boulevard

    2652 ft · 1 min · Prima Vista Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northeast Riomar Drive

    3219 ft · 1 min · Northeast Riomar Drive

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 1

    1.4 mi · 3 min · US Highway 1

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Easy Street

    2943 ft · 1 min · Easy Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Buchanan Drive

    3248 ft · 2 min · Buchanan Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Savannah Street

    2487 ft · 2 min · Savannah Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Sea Grape Drive

    884 ft · 39 sec · Sea Grape Drive

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
75.1 mi · 79%
Southeast Airoso Boulevard
3.18 mi · 3%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 3%
South Powerline Road
2.41 mi · 3%
US Highway 1
1.35 mi · 1%
Powerline Road
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Beach Gardens
01h 02m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palm Beach Gardens, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Beach Gardens.

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West Palm Beach

14 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

41 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

56 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

78 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

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).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Indian River Estates

#2 Indian River Estates

Census-designated place in St.

Population6,220
Coordinates27.3644900, -80.3097700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Indian River Estates (-80.30977, 27.36449)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.74 L · about $13.98
Round trip
$27.96
6.74 gal · 25.48 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Indian River Estates. The current time is 05:22:35.

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.