How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Taylor Creek, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Taylor Creek, FL is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.4 mi
02h 16m
Flight
85.49 mi
137.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.49 mi
Kilometers
137.59 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.4 mi
Kilometers
166.4 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Taylor Creek
Mon, Jun 1, 9:03 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Mon, Jun 1, 11:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-06-01T18:47
Arrive Taylor Creek
Mon, Jun 1, 9:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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 Beach Gardens
FL

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

From Fort Lauderdale
51.8 mi
01h 08m
To Taylor Creek
51.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Taylor Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Taylor Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    2519 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    47.3 mi · 55 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 708: Blue Heron Boulevard

    1850 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto West Blue Heron Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Blue Heron Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Bee Line Highway

    20.1 mi · 26 min · Bee Line Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Southwest Warfield Boulevard

    27.3 mi · 37 min · Southwest Warfield Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southeast 86th Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 86th Boulevard

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southeast 38th Avenue

    1856 ft · 1 min · Southeast 38th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southeast 39th Avenue

    1734 ft · 1 min · Southeast 39th Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Southeast 28th Street

    104 m · 20 sec · Southeast 28th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southeast 38th Avenue

    549 ft · 24 sec · Southeast 38th Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 38th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Taylor Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
47.8 mi · 46%
Southwest Warfield Boulevard
27.3 mi · 26%
Bee Line Highway
20.1 mi · 19%
East Broward Boulevard
1.46 mi · 1%
West Blue Heron Boulevard
0.94 mi · 1%
Southeast 86th Boulevard
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

47.3 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
85.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Beach Gardens
01h 08m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Lauderdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylor Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Taylor Creek?

The road trip is about 103.4 miles (166.4 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Palm Beach Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 51.6 miles from Taylor Creek.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.14 one way or $30.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy around Fort Lauderdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Taylor Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Beach Gardens

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palm Beach Gardens, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Beach Gardens.

RAIL

West Palm Beach

14 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

41 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

56 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

78 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Taylor Creek. Straight-line distance: 85.49 mi (137.59 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Taylor Creek

#2 Taylor Creek

Census-designated place in Okeechobee County, Florida

Population4,348
Coordinates27.2167100, -80.7895000
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Taylor Creek (-80.7895, 27.21671)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 166 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.65 gal
13.81 L · about $15.14
Round trip
$30.28
7.3 gal · 27.62 L
Estimated CO2
32.4 kg one way
Round trip: 64.9 kg / 143 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $15.14 $30.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.78 $33.55
Premium $4.90 $17.87 $35.74
Diesel $4.35 $15.88 $31.75

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Taylor Creek. The current time is 18:47:42.

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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.