How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Palm Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Palm Springs, FL is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade 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 Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Springs.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
885 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East, SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
699 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 441 South, SR 9 South, SR 826 East
893 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight
2808 ft · 54 sec
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Northwest 27th Avenue
2025 ft · 59 sec · Northwest 27th Avenue
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Turn right onto Opa Locka Boulevard
1420 ft · 38 sec · Opa Locka Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest 135th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Northwest 135th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
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Turn right onto East 65th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · East 65th Street
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Continue on West 65th Street
1151 ft · 40 sec · West 65th Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road
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Turn right onto West 53rd Street
2741 ft · 1 min · West 53rd Street
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Turn right onto West 8th Avenue
50 m · 5 sec · West 8th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 8th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Springs.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
13.2 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Palm Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Springs?
The road trip is about 24.5 miles (39.4 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Ives Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 12.2 miles from Palm Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.57 one way or $7.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Palm Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Ives Estates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ives Estates.
Hollywood
Miami Intermodal Center
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Springs. Straight-line distance: 19.89 mi (32.01 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 Springs
Community in Florida
| Population | 25,356 |
| Coordinates | 25.8706500, -80.2989400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Springs (-80.29894, 25.87065)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.95 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.74 | $7.48 |
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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