How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Plantation, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Plantation, FL is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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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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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Plantation.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Plantation.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
5.4 mi · 11 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Bel Air Drive
877 ft · 35 sec · North Bel Air Drive
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Turn left onto Cypress Road
17 m · 4 sec · Cypress Road
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Turn right onto North Bel Air Drive
3189 ft · 2 min · North Bel Air Drive
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Turn left onto 8 Street
655 ft · 24 sec · 8 Street
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Turn right onto Garden Court
707 ft · 24 sec · Garden Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Garden Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Plantation.
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.
East Broward Boulevard
Start on East Broward Boulevard
5.38 mi · 00h 11m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plantation.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Plantation?
The road trip is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Broward Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 3.2 miles from Plantation.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.95 one way or $1.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Plantation.
Stop Ideas Near Broward Estates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broward Estates.
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Deerfield Beach
Miami Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Plantation. Straight-line distance: 5.55 mi (8.93 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 Plantation
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 96,351 |
| Coordinates | 26.1342100, -80.2318400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plantation (-80.23184, 26.13421)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.95 | $1.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.06 | $2.11 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $1.13 | $2.25 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.00 | $2.00 |
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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