How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Ocean Ridge, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Ocean Ridge, FL is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city 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 Ocean Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Ocean Ridge.
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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
28.1 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Woolbright Road
1103 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Woolbright Road, Beaches
669 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto West Woolbright Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Woolbright Road
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Turn left onto North Ocean Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · North Ocean Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Ocean Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Ocean Ridge.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
28.1 mi · 00h 32m
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 Ocean Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Ocean Ridge?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Deerfield Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 16.2 miles from Ocean Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Ocean Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Deerfield Beach
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 Deerfield Beach.
Deerfield Beach
Delray Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Ocean Ridge. Straight-line distance: 28.58 mi (45.99 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 Ocean Ridge
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,957 |
| Coordinates | 26.5270200, -80.0483700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ocean Ridge (-80.04837, 26.52702)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
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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