How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Miami Springs, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Miami Springs, FL is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.75 mi
00h 43m
Flight
22.63 mi
36.42 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.63 mi
Kilometers
36.42 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.75 mi
Kilometers
46.27 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Miami Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 7:47 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 8:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-19T07:04
Arrive Miami Springs
Sun, Apr 19, 7:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
10:00 PM EDT
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
Ives Estates
FL

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

From Fort Lauderdale
14.4 mi
00h 21m
To Miami Springs
14.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Miami Springs.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Miami Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami

    885 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami

    1.4 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    20 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 62nd Street, Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard

    1129 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Northwest 62nd Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Northwest 62nd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East 9th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East 9th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 4th Avenue

    2631 ft · 1 min · East 4th Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northwest 54th Street

    2244 ft · 1 min · Northwest 54th Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Curtiss Parkway

    624 ft · 16 sec · Curtiss Parkway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Westward Drive

    47 m · 3 sec · Westward Drive

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Westward Drive

    2508 ft · 1 min · Westward Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Albatross Street

    535 ft · 24 sec · Albatross Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Albatross Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Miami Springs.

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
21.1 mi · 73%
Northwest 62nd Street
3.51 mi · 12%
East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 6%
East 9th Street
0.9 mi · 3%
Westward Drive
0.5 mi · 2%
East 4th Avenue
0.5 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

20 mi · 00h 25m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
22.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ives Estates
00h 21m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Miami Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Miami Springs?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 14.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 14.4 miles from Miami Springs.

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

The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Miami Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Ives 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 Ives Estates and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 2.8 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

Miami Beach Parking Garage

Miami Beach , FL
640 17th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Rating 4.4/5 357 reviews Parking garage
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 7.5 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 Ives Estates.

RAIL

Hollywood

5 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

15 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

18 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

40 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Miami Springs. Straight-line distance: 22.63 mi (36.42 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Miami Springs

#2 Miami Springs

City in Florida, USA

Population13,728
Coordinates25.8223200, -80.2895000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Miami Springs (-80.2895, 25.82232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.84 L · about $4.19
Round trip
$8.38
2.02 gal · 7.68 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.19 $8.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.64 $9.28
Premium $4.90 $4.94 $9.89
Diesel $4.35 $4.39 $8.79

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Miami Springs. The current time is 07:04:42.

Distance to Other Cities

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