How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Palmetto Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Palmetto Bay, FL is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
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.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Palmetto Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Palmetto Bay.
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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 right to continue on SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
2255 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
106 m · 6 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 826 West
976 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
8 mi · 11 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Express Lanes
9.1 mi · 10 min · Express Lanes
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Merge slight right onto Palmetto Expressway
3.5 mi · 5 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Palmetto Expressway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Merge slight left onto South Dixie Highway
1034 ft · 22 sec · South Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Southwest 104th Street
526 ft · 25 sec · Southwest 104th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 77th Avenue
3.1 mi · 7 min · Southwest 77th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 152nd Street
129 m · 16 sec · Southwest 152nd Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 77th Court
2684 ft · 1 min · Southwest 77th Court
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Turn right onto Southwest 160th Street
2031 ft · 58 sec · Southwest 160th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Southwest 160th Street
36 m · 3 sec · Southwest 160th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 160th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Palmetto Bay.
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 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 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Palmetto Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Palmetto Bay?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?
Miami Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 22.6 miles from Palmetto Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.64 one way or $13.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Palmetto Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Miami Lakes
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 Miami Lakes.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Palmetto Bay. Straight-line distance: 36.38 mi (58.54 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 Palmetto Bay
Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 24,218 |
| Coordinates | 25.6217700, -80.3247700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palmetto Bay (-80.32477, 25.62177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.64 | $13.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.83 | $15.67 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.96 | $13.92 |
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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