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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.37 mi
00h 35m
Flight
14.22 mi
22.88 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.22 mi
Kilometers
22.88 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.37 mi
Kilometers
29.57 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Parkland
Fri, Apr 17, 8:23 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Fri, Apr 17, 8:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-17T19:48
Arrive Parkland
Fri, Apr 17, 8:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Palm Aire
FL

Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida

From Fort Lauderdale
9.2 mi
00h 17m
To Parkland
9.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Powerline Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Powerline Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Cypress Creek Road

    773 ft · 22 sec · West Cypress Creek Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwest 62nd Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest 62nd Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Cypress Creek Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Cypress Creek Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Northwest 62nd Street

    1992 ft · 33 sec · Northwest 62nd Street

  9. 9

    Continue on West McNab Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West McNab Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southwest 71st Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Southwest 71st Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Rock Island Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Rock Island Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Royal Palm Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Royal Palm Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Riverside Drive

    3.7 mi · 8 min · Riverside Drive

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Holmberg Road

    45 m · 9 sec · Holmberg Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Holmberg Road

    823 ft · 23 sec · Holmberg Road

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Riverside Drive
3.72 mi · 20%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 16%
Northwest 62nd Street
1.75 mi · 9%
Rock Island Road
1.72 mi · 9%
South Powerline Road
1.53 mi · 8%
Southwest 71st Avenue
1.35 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Aire
00h 17m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Palm Aire and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

Dania Beach , FL
49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Nearby stop 3.5 mi away

Lauderhill Towne Centre Library

Lauderhill , FL
6399 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews Public library

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Aire.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

10 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

14 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Hollywood

22 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Delray Beach

29 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Parkland. Straight-line distance: 14.22 mi (22.88 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Parkland

#2 Parkland

City in Broward County, Florida, United States

Population35,380
Coordinates26.3100800, -80.2372700
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Parkland (-80.23727, 26.31008)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.65 gal
2.45 L · about $2.70
Round trip
$5.39
1.3 gal · 4.9 L
Estimated CO2
5.8 kg one way
Round trip: 11.6 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Parkland. The current time is 19:48:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.