How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Key Biscayne, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Key Biscayne, FL is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
35.25 mi
00h 51m
Flight
29.64 mi
47.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.64 mi
Kilometers
47.7 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.25 mi
Kilometers
56.73 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Key Biscayne
Sat, May 30, 5:10 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sat, May 30, 6:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-05-30T16:18
Arrive Key Biscayne
Sat, May 30, 5:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
Golden Glades
FL

Census-designated place

From Fort Lauderdale
17.6 mi
00h 25m
To Key Biscayne
17.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
Key Biscayne Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
88°F
Saturday
Using Miami as the closest live forecast in the Miami-Dade County weather hub.

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Key Biscayne.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Key Biscayne.

  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

    25.8 mi · 33 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne

    1013 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Mary Brickell Road

    129 m · 8 sec · Mary Brickell Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Southwest 26th Road

    155 m · 16 sec · Southwest 26th Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast 26th Road

    123 m · 13 sec · Southeast 26th Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Rickenbacker Causeway

    5.7 mi · 10 min · Rickenbacker Causeway

  10. 10

    Continue on Crandon Boulevard

    3127 ft · 2 min · Crandon Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Crandon Boulevard

    103 m · 16 sec · Crandon Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Crandon Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Key Biscayne.

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
12 steps
0 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
26.8 mi · 76%
Rickenbacker Causeway
5.93 mi · 17%
East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 5%
Crandon Boulevard
0.66 mi · 2%
Southwest 26th Road
0.1 mi
Mary Brickell Road
0.08 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

25.8 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
29.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golden Glades
00h 25m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Key Biscayne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Key Biscayne?

The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.7 km) and usually takes 00h 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?

Golden Glades is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 17.6 miles from Key Biscayne.

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

The direct path is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.14 one way or $10.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Key Biscayne.

Stop Ideas Near Golden Glades

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 Golden Glades and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 5.4 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 9.3 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 7.7 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 Golden Glades.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

9 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

11 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

23 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

46 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Key Biscayne. Straight-line distance: 29.64 mi (47.7 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Key Biscayne

#2 Key Biscayne

Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population12,730
Coordinates25.6937100, -80.1628200
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Key Biscayne (-80.16282, 25.69371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.71 L · about $5.14
Round trip
$10.29
2.48 gal · 9.42 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.14 $10.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $4.90 $6.07 $12.14
Diesel $4.35 $5.39 $10.79

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Key Biscayne. The current time is 16:18:40.

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.