How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Ives Estates, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Ives Estates, FL is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
13.61 mi
00h 20m
Flight
11.25 mi
18.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.25 mi
Kilometers
18.1 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.61 mi
Kilometers
21.9 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ives Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 7:13 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 7:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-19T06:53
Arrive Ives Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 7:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 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
Dania Beach
FL

City in Broward County, Florida, United States

From Fort Lauderdale
6.8 mi
00h 10m
To Ives Estates
6.8 mi
00h 10m

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
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Ives Estates.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Ives Estates.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami

    885 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami

    1.4 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 203rd Street, Ives Dairy Road

    2163 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hard Rock Stadium, Calder Casino

    57 m · 5 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Ives Dairy Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Ives Dairy Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Northeast 12th Avenue

    1002 ft · 35 sec · Northeast 12th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Northeast 202nd Terrace

    81 m · 17 sec · Northeast 202nd Terrace

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northeast 12th Court

    43 m · 8 sec · Northeast 12th Court

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northeast 203rd Street

    70 m · 10 sec · Northeast 203rd Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 203rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Ives Estates.

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
10.5 mi · 77%
East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 12%
Ives Dairy Road
0.73 mi · 5%
Northeast 203rd Street
0.45 mi · 3%
Northeast 12th Avenue
0.19 mi · 1%
Northeast 202nd Terrace
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

9.48 mi · 00h 11m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dania Beach
00h 10m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Ives Estates.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Ives Estates?

The road trip is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Dania Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 6.8 miles from Ives Estates.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.99 one way or $3.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Ives Estates.

Stop Ideas Near Dania Beach

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 Dania Beach and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 6.4 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 1.1 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 14.5 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
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dania Beach.

RAIL

Hollywood

5 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

8 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

25 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

30 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Ives Estates. Straight-line distance: 11.25 mi (18.1 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

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

#2 Ives Estates

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population19,525
Coordinates25.9623100, -80.1767100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Ives Estates (-80.17671, 25.96231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.48 gal
1.82 L · about $1.99
Round trip
$3.98
0.96 gal · 3.64 L
Estimated CO2
4.3 kg one way
Round trip: 8.5 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $1.99 $3.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.21 $4.41
Premium $4.90 $2.35 $4.70
Diesel $4.35 $2.09 $4.18

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 Ives Estates. The current time is 06:53:05.

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.