How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Lake Worth, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lake Worth, FL is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.72 mi
00h 48m
Flight
34.47 mi
55.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.47 mi
Kilometers
55.47 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.72 mi
Kilometers
60.71 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Worth
Sat, Apr 18, 10:18 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sat, Apr 18, 11:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-18T21:29
Arrive Lake Worth
Sat, Apr 18, 10:18 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Boca Del Mar
FL

Census-designated place in Florida, United States

From Fort Lauderdale
18.9 mi
00h 24m
To Lake Worth
18.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Lake Worth.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Lake Worth.

  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

    34.4 mi · 40 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward 6th Avenue South

    2526 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue South

    957 ft · 35 sec · 6th Avenue South

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Griswold Drive

    1251 ft · 55 sec · Griswold Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Lake Osborne Drive

    1173 ft · 34 sec · Lake Osborne Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Akron Street

    695 ft · 32 sec · Akron Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lake Worth Road

    135 m · 21 sec · Lake Worth Road

  10. 10

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Lake Worth.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
34.9 mi · 93%
East Broward Boulevard
1.46 mi · 4%
6th Avenue South
0.66 mi · 2%
Griswold Drive
0.24 mi · 1%
Lake Osborne Drive
0.22 mi · 1%
Akron Street
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

34.4 mi · 00h 40m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Boca Del Mar
00h 24m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Lake Worth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Lake Worth?

The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Boca Del Mar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 18.8 miles from Lake Worth.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Lake Worth.

Stop Ideas Near Boca Del Mar

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 Boca Del Mar and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Deerfield Beach
Scenic stop 3.1 mi away

City of Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach , FL
150 NE 2nd Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Rating 3.0/5 16 reviews City Hall,City government office,Tourist information center
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 11.5 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
Boca Raton Fire Rescue Station 2
Nearby stop 1.2 mi away

Boca Raton Fire Rescue Station 2

Boca Raton , FL
903 W Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33486
Rating 3.5/5 2 reviews Fire station

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boca Del Mar.

RAIL

Deerfield Beach

4 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Delray Beach

13 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

25 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Hollywood

37 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Lake Worth. Straight-line distance: 34.47 mi (55.47 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Lake Worth

#2 Lake Worth

City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States

Population38,701
Coordinates26.6170800, -80.0723100
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Lake Worth (-80.07231, 26.61708)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.33 gal
5.04 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.03
2.66 gal · 10.08 L
Estimated CO2
11.8 kg one way
Round trip: 23.6 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.52 $11.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.11 $12.23
Premium $4.90 $6.51 $13.02
Diesel $4.35 $5.79 $11.57

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 Lake Worth. The current time is 21:29:50.

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.