How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Palm Aire, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Palm Aire, FL is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
8.76 mi
00h 16m
Flight
6.52 mi
10.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.52 mi
Kilometers
10.5 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.76 mi
Kilometers
14.1 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Aire
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 8:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-19T07:28
Arrive Palm Aire
Sun, Apr 19, 7:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 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
North Andrews Gardens
FL

Census designated place

From Fort Lauderdale
4.4 mi
00h 08m
To Palm Aire
4.3 mi
00h 08m

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

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 Palm Aire.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Aire.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Powerline Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Powerline Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Cypress Creek Road

    773 ft · 22 sec · West Cypress Creek Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwest 62nd Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest 62nd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Cypress Creek Road

    2611 ft · 48 sec · West Cypress Creek Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

    1570 ft · 32 sec · Northwest 31st Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Northwest 68th Street

    1119 ft · 55 sec · Northwest 68th Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest 32nd Avenue

    58 m · 8 sec · Northwest 32nd Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 32nd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 33%
South Powerline Road
1.53 mi · 17%
Northwest 62nd Street
1.37 mi · 16%
Powerline Road
1.14 mi · 13%
West Cypress Creek Road
0.64 mi · 7%
East Broward Boulevard
0.63 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Northwest 9th Avenue

Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue

2.91 mi · 00h 05m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
6.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Andrews Gardens
00h 08m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Palm Aire.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Aire?

The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

North Andrews Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 4.3 miles from Palm Aire.

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

The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.29 one way or $2.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Andrews Gardens

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 North Andrews Gardens and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.7 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
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
Hollywood Blvd & City Hall Cir (E)
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Hollywood Blvd & City Hall Cir (E)

Hollywood , FL
Hollywood, FL 33020
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Andrews Gardens.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

8 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

14 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Hollywood

20 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Delray Beach

30 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Aire. Straight-line distance: 6.52 mi (10.5 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Palm Aire

Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida

Population1,702
Coordinates26.2061900, -80.1917100
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Palm Aire (-80.19171, 26.20619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.17 L · about $1.29
Round trip
$2.57
0.62 gal · 2.34 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $1.29 $2.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.42 $2.85
Premium $4.90 $1.52 $3.04
Diesel $4.35 $1.35 $2.70

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 Palm Aire. The current time is 07:28:15.

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.