How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Palm Beach Gardens, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Palm Beach Gardens, FL is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach Gardens.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue
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Continue on Powerline Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road
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Continue on South Powerline Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road
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Continue on South Pompano Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
610 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
38.4 mi · 44 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 710: Beeline Highway
1 km · 1 min
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Continue on FL 710
153 m · 17 sec
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Turn right onto North Jog Road
2723 ft · 57 sec · North Jog Road
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Continue on Ryder Cup Boulevard
1.1 km · 3 min · Ryder Cup Boulevard
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Turn right onto Championship Drive
3094 ft · 2 min · Championship Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Championship Drive
59 m · 10 sec · Championship Drive
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Turn right onto General Drive
992 ft · 48 sec · General Drive
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Turn left onto Monterey Boulevard
134 m · 21 sec · Monterey Boulevard
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Turn right onto Diamond Head Way
15 m · 2 sec · Diamond Head Way
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Diamond Head Way
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach Gardens.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
38.4 mi · 00h 44m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palm Beach Gardens.
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 Gardens?
The road trip is about 51.3 miles (82.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Villages of Oriole is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 25.6 miles from Palm Beach Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.51 one way or $15.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Palm Beach Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Villages of Oriole
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 Villages of Oriole.
Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
West Palm Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach Gardens. Straight-line distance: 48.44 mi (77.96 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 Gardens
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 58,210 |
| Coordinates | 26.8233900, -80.1386500 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Beach Gardens (-80.13865, 26.82339)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.32 | $16.64 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.87 | $15.75 |
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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