How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Palm Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Palm Beach, FL is about 46 miles (74 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach.
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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
41.5 mi · 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 704: Okeechobee Boulevard, Downtown
1044 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 704 East: Okeechobee Boulevard, Downtown, Museums, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Convention Center
156 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Okeechobee Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Okeechobee Boulevard
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Continue on South Flagler Drive
1587 ft · 46 sec · South Flagler Drive
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Continue on Royal Palm Way
2665 ft · 1 min · Royal Palm Way
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Turn left onto South County Road
8 m · 1 sec · South County Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South County Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach.
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
41.5 mi · 00h 48m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach?
The road trip is about 46 miles (74 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Highland Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 22.9 miles from Palm Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.72 one way or $13.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Highland Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Highland Beach.
Delray Beach
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Fort Lauderdale
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach. Straight-line distance: 40.84 mi (65.73 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 Palm Beach
Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
| Population | 8,836 |
| Coordinates | 26.7056200, -80.0364300 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Beach (-80.03643, 26.70562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.45 | $14.89 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.93 | $15.86 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.05 | $14.09 |
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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