How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Miami Gardens, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Miami Gardens, FL is about 18.6 miles (30 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
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.
A census-designated place in Broward County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Miami Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Miami Gardens.
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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
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 203rd Street, Ives Dairy Road
2163 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto Hard Rock Stadium, Calder Casino
57 m · 5 sec
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Continue on Ives Dairy Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Ives Dairy Road
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Continue on Northeast 199th Street
800 ft · 16 sec · Northeast 199th Street
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Continue on Northwest 199th Street
3 mi · 5 min · Northwest 199th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 27th Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 27th Avenue
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Turn right
13 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 Miami Gardens.
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
9.48 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Miami Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Miami Gardens?
The road trip is about 18.6 miles (30 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Hollywood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 9.3 miles from Miami Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Miami Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Hollywood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
City Hall Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hollywood.
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Miami Intermodal Center
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Miami Gardens. Straight-line distance: 13.98 mi (22.5 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 Gardens
A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 113,187 |
| Coordinates | 25.9420400, -80.2456000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Miami Gardens (-80.2456, 25.94204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.03 | $6.07 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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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