How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Royal Palm Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Royal Palm Beach, FL is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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 06m.
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.
Census-designated place in Palm Beach County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Royal Palm Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Royal Palm Beach.
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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
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road
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Continue on South Pompano Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
610 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
29.8 mi · 34 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98, FL 80: Southern Boulevard
1505 ft · 50 sec
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Turn right onto Southern Boulevard
4.1 mi · 6 min · Southern Boulevard
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Turn right onto Royal Palm Beach Boulevard
1217 ft · 34 sec · Royal Palm Beach Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Royal Palm Beach Boulevard
26 m · 3 sec · Royal Palm Beach Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Royal Palm Beach Boulevard
1.6 mi · 4 min · Royal Palm Beach Boulevard
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Turn left
56 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
48 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
100 m · 24 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Royal Palm Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
29.8 mi · 00h 34m
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 Partly Sunny near Royal Palm Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Royal Palm Beach?
The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Villages of Oriole is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 23.1 miles from Royal Palm Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.76 one way or $13.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Royal Palm Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Villages of Oriole
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Deerfield Beach
City Hall in the Mall
LakeWorth City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Villages of Oriole.
Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
West Palm Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Royal Palm Beach. Straight-line distance: 40.86 mi (65.75 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 Royal Palm Beach
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
| Population | 40,851 |
| Coordinates | 26.7084000, -80.2306000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Royal Palm Beach (-80.2306, 26.7084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.76 | $13.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.49 | $14.98 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.98 | $15.96 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
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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