How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Melrose Park, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Melrose Park, FL is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.61 mi
00h 08m
Flight
3.16 mi
5.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.16 mi
Kilometers
5.09 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.61 mi
Kilometers
5.81 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Melrose Park
Sun, Nov 8, 7:16 AM EST
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Nov 8, 7:24 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-11-08T07:07
Arrive Melrose Park
Sun, Nov 8, 7:16 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Broward Estates
FL

Census designated place

From Fort Lauderdale
1.8 mi
00h 04m
To Melrose Park
1.8 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
72°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 5:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Melrose Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Melrose Park.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    2.8 mi · 6 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Continue on West Broward Boulevard

    668 ft · 28 sec · West Broward Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Florida Avenue

    2973 ft · 2 min · Florida Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on East Campus Circle

    126 m · 16 sec · East Campus Circle

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Capri Drive

    59 m · 7 sec · Capri Drive

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Capri Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Melrose Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
6 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
166.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Broward Boulevard
2.81 mi · 78%
Florida Avenue
0.56 mi · 16%
West Broward Boulevard
0.13 mi · 4%
East Campus Circle
0.08 mi · 2%
Capri Drive
0.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Broward Boulevard

Start on East Broward Boulevard

2.81 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
3.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Broward Estates
00h 04m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
8:14 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Clear near Melrose Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Melrose Park?

The road trip is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?

Broward Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 1.8 miles from Melrose Park.

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

The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.50 one way or $1.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Clear near Melrose Park.

Stop Ideas Near Broward Estates

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 Broward Estates and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 11.5 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

Dania Beach , FL
49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 9.6 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
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 12.3 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 Broward Estates.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

2 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Hollywood

13 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

23 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

31 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Melrose Park. Straight-line distance: 3.16 mi (5.09 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Melrose Park

Melrose Park is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.1134200, -80.1933800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Melrose Park (-80.19338, 26.11342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.13 gal
0.48 L · about $0.50
Round trip
$1.00
0.26 gal · 0.96 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.3 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.84 $0.50 $1.00
Mid-grade $4.32 $0.56 $1.12
Premium $4.66 $0.61 $1.21
Diesel $5.92 $0.77 $1.54

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Melrose Park. The current time is 07:07:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.