How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Miami Lakes, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Miami Lakes, FL is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Miami Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Miami Lakes.
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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
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East, SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
699 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
2255 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
106 m · 6 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 826 West
976 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
5.9 mi · 8 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ludlam Road, Northwest 67th Avenue
1189 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest 167th Street
109 m · 12 sec · Northwest 167th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 67th Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Northwest 67th Avenue
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Turn right onto Miami Lakes Drive
39 m · 3 sec · Miami Lakes Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Miami Lakes Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Miami Lakes.
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
13.2 mi · 00h 16m
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 Mostly Sunny near Miami Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Miami Lakes?
The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Ives Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 12.1 miles from Miami Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Miami Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Ives Estates
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 Ives Estates.
Hollywood
Miami Intermodal Center
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Miami Lakes. Straight-line distance: 17.98 mi (28.93 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 Lakes
Town of the United States
| Population | 31,567 |
| Coordinates | 25.9087100, -80.3086600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Miami Lakes (-80.30866, 25.90871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.53 | $7.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.91 | $7.81 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.70 | $7.40 |
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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