How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Broward County, 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
13 m · 5 sec · East Broward Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
3225 ft · 2 min · North Andrews Avenue
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Turn right onto North Flagler Drive
2757 ft · 1 min · North Flagler Drive
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Turn right onto East Sunrise Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · East Sunrise Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on North Federal Highway
3.9 mi · 7 min · North Federal Highway
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Turn right onto East Commercial Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Commercial Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ocean Drive
815 ft · 23 sec · Ocean Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
North Federal Highway
Keep slight left to continue on North Federal Highway
3.86 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
The road trip is about 7.3 miles (11.7 km) and usually takes 00h 15m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wilton Manors is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 3.6 miles from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.08 one way or $2.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Stop Ideas Near Wilton Manors
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Hollywood Blvd & City Hall Cir (E)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wilton Manors.
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Deerfield Beach
Delray Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Straight-line distance: 5.63 mi (9.06 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,711 |
| Coordinates | 26.1920300, -80.0964300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (-80.09643, 26.19203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 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 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.19 | $2.39 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $1.27 | $2.55 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.13 | $2.26 |
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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