How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Jupiter, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Jupiter, FL is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Jupiter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Jupiter.
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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
51.2 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 786 East: PGA Boulevard
1815 ft · 46 sec
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Turn slight right onto PGA Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · PGA Boulevard
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Turn slight left
42 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Lake Victoria Gardens
704 ft · 21 sec · Lake Victoria Gardens
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Turn left onto Kyoto Gardens Drive
1145 ft · 41 sec · Kyoto Gardens Drive
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Turn right
6 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto West Indiantown Road
100 m · 16 sec · West Indiantown Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Indiantown Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Jupiter.
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
51.2 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jupiter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Jupiter?
The road trip is about 60.6 miles (97.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Boynton Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 30.2 miles from Jupiter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.88 one way or $17.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Jupiter.
Stop Ideas Near Boynton Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Deerfield Beach
City of Boynton Beach
LakeWorth City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boynton Beach.
Delray Beach
West Palm Beach
Deerfield Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Jupiter. Straight-line distance: 56.18 mi (90.41 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 Jupiter
Town located in Palm Beach County, Florida
| Population | 65,834 |
| Coordinates | 26.9342200, -80.0942100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jupiter (-80.09421, 26.93422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.88 | $17.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $10.48 | $20.95 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $9.31 | $18.62 |
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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