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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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 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
34.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 6th Avenue South
2526 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto 6th Avenue South
957 ft · 35 sec · 6th Avenue South
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Turn right onto Griswold Drive
1251 ft · 55 sec · Griswold Drive
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Turn right onto Lake Osborne Drive
1173 ft · 34 sec · Lake Osborne Drive
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Turn right onto Akron Street
695 ft · 32 sec · Akron Street
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Turn left onto Lake Worth Road
135 m · 21 sec · Lake Worth Road
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Turn right
12 m · 3 sec
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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.
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
34.4 mi · 00h 40m
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.
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.
City of Deerfield Beach
City Hall in the Mall
Boca Raton Fire Rescue Station 2
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Boca Del Mar.
Deerfield Beach
Delray Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
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).
#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 Lake Worth
City in Tarrant County, Texas, United States
| Population | 38,701 |
| Coordinates | 26.6170800, -80.0723100 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Worth (-80.07231, 26.61708)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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