How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Ojus, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Ojus, FL is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
14.63 mi
00h 23m
Flight
12.02 mi
19.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.02 mi
Kilometers
19.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.63 mi
Kilometers
23.54 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ojus
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 8:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-19T07:27
Arrive Ojus
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 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
Dania Beach
FL

City in Broward County, Florida, United States

From Fort Lauderdale
7.3 mi
00h 11m
To Ojus
7.3 mi
00h 11m

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
86°F
Sunday

Partly 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 Ojus.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Ojus.

  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

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward Northeast 203rd Street, Ives Dairy Road

    2287 ft · 58 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ives Dairy Road

    1448 ft · 35 sec · Ives Dairy Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highland Lakes Boulevard

    1432 ft · 48 sec · Highland Lakes Boulevard

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast 199th Street

    1248 ft · 38 sec · Northeast 199th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Northeast 22nd Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 22nd Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northeast 186th Street

    1809 ft · 46 sec · Northeast 186th Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    31 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Northeast 24th Place

    87 m · 14 sec · Northeast 24th Place

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northeast 187th Street

    50 m · 8 sec · Northeast 187th Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 25th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
10.5 mi · 72%
East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 11%
Northeast 22nd Avenue
0.84 mi · 6%
Northeast 203rd Street
0.43 mi · 3%
Northeast 186th Street
0.34 mi · 2%
Ives Dairy Road
0.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
12 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dania Beach
00h 11m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Ojus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Ojus?

The road trip is about 14.6 miles (23.5 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Dania Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 7.3 miles from Ojus.

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

The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.16 one way or $4.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Ojus.

Stop Ideas Near Dania Beach

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 Dania Beach and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 5.9 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 1.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

Dania Beach , FL
49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 9.2 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 9.2 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 Dania Beach.

RAIL

Hollywood

5 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

8 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

25 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

30 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Ojus. Straight-line distance: 12.02 mi (19.35 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Ojus

#2 Ojus

Unincorporated community in Florida

Population18,036
Coordinates25.9484300, -80.1506000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Ojus (-80.1506, 25.94843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.95 L · about $2.16
Round trip
$4.31
1.04 gal · 3.9 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.16 $4.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.39 $4.78
Premium $4.90 $2.55 $5.09
Diesel $4.35 $2.26 $4.52

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 Ojus. The current time is 07:27:28.

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.