How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from North River Shores, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to North River Shores, FL is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and North River Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and North River Shores.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
2519 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
72.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 76: Stuart, Indiantown
2092 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 76 East: Stuart
120 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Kanner Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Kanner Highway
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Continue on South Kanner Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · South Kanner Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest Federal Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Federal Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Bridge
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Continue on Northwest Federal Highway
1875 ft · 44 sec · Northwest Federal Highway
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Turn left onto Northwest River Shores Street
1148 ft · 57 sec · Northwest River Shores Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Spruce Ridge Drive
1765 ft · 1 min · Northwest Spruce Ridge Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest Spruce Ridge Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and North River Shores.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
72.5 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North River Shores.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to North River Shores?
The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Cloud Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 41.6 miles from North River Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.1 miles (122.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.20 one way or $24.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North River Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Cloud Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cloud Lake.
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and North River Shores. Straight-line distance: 76.07 mi (122.43 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 North River Shores
Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida
| Population | 3,079 |
| Coordinates | 27.2175500, -80.2697700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: North River Shores (-80.26977, 27.21755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $12.20 | $24.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.51 | $27.02 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.39 | $28.79 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.79 | $25.58 |
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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