How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Plantation, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Plantation, FL is about 195.7 miles (314.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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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
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 right to continue on I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 595 West
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
174.3 mi · 3 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 765: Englewood, Venice
2784 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Jacaranda Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Jacaranda Boulevard
60 m · 3 sec · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Jacaranda Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Jacaranda Boulevard
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Turn left onto Indian Hills Boulevard
2440 ft · 1 min · Indian Hills Boulevard
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Turn right onto Venice East Boulevard
2933 ft · 1 min · Venice East Boulevard
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Turn left onto Lake of the Woods Drive
2414 ft · 2 min · Lake of the Woods Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lake of the Woods Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Plantation.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Port Everglades Expressway
Merge slight left
174 mi · 03h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Clear 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 195.7 miles (314.9 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Golden Gate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 97.9 miles from Plantation.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.36 one way or $52.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Clear near Plantation.
Stop Ideas Near Golden Gate
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Plantation. Straight-line distance: 152.45 mi (245.35 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
Plantation is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.0681100, -82.3728700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plantation (-82.37287, 27.06811)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 315 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 26m |
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 | $3.82 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $29.72 | $59.44 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $32.09 | $64.18 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $40.85 | $81.69 |
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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