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

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Jensen Beach, FL is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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
87.12 mi
01h 51m
Flight
78.4 mi
126.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.4 mi
Kilometers
126.18 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.12 mi
Kilometers
140.2 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jensen Beach
Tue, May 26, 12:28 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Tue, May 26, 2:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-05-26T10:36
Arrive Jensen Beach
Tue, May 26, 12:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 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
West Palm Beach
FL

The most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

From Fort Lauderdale
43.7 mi
00h 55m
To Jensen Beach
43.4 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    2519 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    72.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 76: Stuart, Indiantown

    2092 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 76 East: Stuart

    120 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Southwest Kanner Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Kanner Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Kanner Highway

    5.2 mi · 9 min · South Kanner Highway

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southwest Federal Highway

    1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Federal Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Roosevelt Bridge

    1.4 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Northwest Federal Highway

    1040 ft · 24 sec · Northwest Federal Highway

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Northwest Wright Boulevard

    1121 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Wright Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Northwest Dixie Highway

    1975 ft · 52 sec · Northwest Dixie Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northeast Dixie Highway

    2261 ft · 57 sec · Northeast Dixie Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Northeast Savannah Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Savannah Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast Savannah Road

    43 m · 4 sec · Northeast Savannah Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Savannah Road

    847 ft · 23 sec · Northeast Savannah Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Savannah Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Northeast Savannah Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Savannah Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Northeast Savannah Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard

    2969 ft · 1 min · Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northeast Pineapple Avenue

    64 m · 5 sec · Northeast Pineapple Avenue

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Pineapple Avenue

    2586 ft · 52 sec · Northeast Pineapple Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northeast Indian River Drive

    56 m · 4 sec · Northeast Indian River Drive

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Indian River Drive

    1470 ft · 29 sec · Northeast Indian River Drive

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast Indian River Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Jensen Beach.

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
24 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
72.9 mi · 84%
South Kanner Highway
5.16 mi · 6%
Northeast Savannah Road
2.07 mi · 2%
East Broward Boulevard
1.46 mi · 2%
Roosevelt Bridge
0.87 mi · 1%
Southwest Federal Highway
0.8 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

72.5 mi · 01h 22m

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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
78.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Palm Beach
00h 55m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jensen Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

West Palm Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 43.4 miles from Jensen Beach.

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

The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.73 one way or $25.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Jensen Beach.

Stop Ideas Near West Palm Beach

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach.

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West Palm Beach

1 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Delray Beach

29 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

45 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
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Fort Lauderdale

67 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Jensen Beach. Straight-line distance: 78.4 mi (126.18 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

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

#2 Jensen Beach

Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida

Population11,707
Coordinates27.2544900, -80.2297700
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Jensen Beach (-80.22977, 27.25449)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.07 gal
11.64 L · about $12.73
Round trip
$25.47
6.14 gal · 23.28 L
Estimated CO2
27.3 kg one way
Round trip: 54.6 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $12.73 $25.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.11 $28.22
Premium $4.90 $15.03 $30.06
Diesel $4.35 $13.35 $26.71

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Jensen Beach. The current time is 10:36:41.

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.