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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
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.
The most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
2519 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
72.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 76: Stuart, Indiantown
2092 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 76 East: Stuart
120 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Kanner Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Kanner Highway
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Continue on South Kanner Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · South Kanner Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest Federal Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Federal Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Bridge
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Continue on Northwest Federal Highway
1040 ft · 24 sec · Northwest Federal Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest Wright Boulevard
1121 ft · 32 sec · Northwest Wright Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest Dixie Highway
1975 ft · 52 sec · Northwest Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Northeast Dixie Highway
2261 ft · 57 sec · Northeast Dixie Highway
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Continue on Northeast Savannah Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Savannah Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast Savannah Road
43 m · 4 sec · Northeast Savannah Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Savannah Road
847 ft · 23 sec · Northeast Savannah Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Savannah Road
25 m · 2 sec · Northeast Savannah Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Savannah Road
1 mi · 3 min · Northeast Savannah Road
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Turn right onto Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
2969 ft · 1 min · Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northeast Pineapple Avenue
64 m · 5 sec · Northeast Pineapple Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Pineapple Avenue
2586 ft · 52 sec · Northeast Pineapple Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Northeast Indian River Drive
56 m · 4 sec · Northeast Indian River Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Indian River Drive
1470 ft · 29 sec · Northeast Indian River Drive
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Palm Beach.
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
Fort Lauderdale
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).
#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 Jensen Beach
Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida
| Population | 11,707 |
| Coordinates | 27.2544900, -80.2297700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jensen Beach (-80.22977, 27.25449)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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