How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Parkland, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Parkland, FL is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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 35m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Parkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Parkland.
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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
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Powerline Road
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Turn left onto West Cypress Creek Road
773 ft · 22 sec · West Cypress Creek Road
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Continue on Northwest 62nd Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest 62nd Street
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Continue on West Cypress Creek Road
1.6 km · 2 min · West Cypress Creek Road
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Continue on Northwest 62nd Street
1992 ft · 33 sec · Northwest 62nd Street
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Continue on West McNab Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · West McNab Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 71st Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest 71st Avenue
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Continue on Rock Island Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Rock Island Road
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Turn left onto Royal Palm Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · Royal Palm Boulevard
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
3.7 mi · 8 min · Riverside Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Holmberg Road
45 m · 9 sec · Holmberg Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Holmberg Road
823 ft · 23 sec · Holmberg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holmberg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Parkland.
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.
Riverside Drive
Turn right onto Riverside Drive
3.72 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Parkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Parkland?
The road trip is about 18.4 miles (29.6 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Palm Aire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 9.2 miles from Parkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.70 one way or $5.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Parkland.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Aire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Aire.
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Hollywood
Delray Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Parkland. Straight-line distance: 14.22 mi (22.88 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 Parkland
City in Broward County, Florida, United States
| Population | 35,380 |
| Coordinates | 26.3100800, -80.2372700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parkland (-80.23727, 26.31008)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.99 | $5.97 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
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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