How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Palm Beach Shores, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Palm Beach Shores, FL is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city 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 Shores.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach Shores.
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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
47.3 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 708: Blue Heron Boulevard
1545 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto West Blue Heron Boulevard
2.8 mi · 6 min · West Blue Heron Boulevard
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Continue on East Blue Heron Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Blue Heron Boulevard
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
845 ft · 28 sec · Park Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bamboo Road
532 ft · 17 sec · Bamboo Road
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
1081 ft · 39 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Turn right onto Edwards Lane
44 m · 6 sec · Edwards Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Edwards Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach Shores.
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
47.3 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Palm Beach Shores.
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 Shores?
The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Delray Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 26.8 miles from Palm Beach Shores.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Palm Beach Shores.
Stop Ideas Near Delray 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 Delray Beach.
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 Shores. Straight-line distance: 45.8 mi (73.71 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 Shores
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,261 |
| Coordinates | 26.7781200, -80.0356000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Beach Shores (-80.0356, 26.77812)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 87 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
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 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.73 | $17.46 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $9.30 | $18.60 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $8.26 | $16.53 |
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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