How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Miami Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Miami Beach, FL is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Location in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
885 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, SR 112 Toll West: Miami Beach, Miami International Airport
141 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 195 East: Miami Beach
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on Julia Tuttle Causeway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Julia Tuttle Causeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 907: Alton Road
1408 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 907 South: Alton Road, Convention Center
1488 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on Alton Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · Alton Road
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Turn left onto 17th Street
3057 ft · 2 min · 17th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
568 ft · 16 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Road
647 ft · 33 sec · Lincoln Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Miami Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Miami Beach?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.6 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Norland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 15.4 miles from Miami Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Miami Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Norland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norland.
Hollywood
Miami Intermodal Center
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Miami Beach. Straight-line distance: 22.93 mi (36.9 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 Miami Beach
A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 87,726 |
| Coordinates | 25.7906500, -80.1300500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Miami Beach (-80.13005, 25.79065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.52 | $9.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.01 | $10.02 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
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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