How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Virginia Gardens, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Virginia Gardens, FL is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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.
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.
Location in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Virginia Gardens.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Virginia Gardens.
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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 left to continue on I 95 South: Miami
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East, SR 112 Toll West: Miami Beach, Miami International Airport
141 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 112 Toll West: Miami International Airport
3243 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Airport Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · Airport Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 948 West
794 ft · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Northwest 36th Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · Northwest 36th Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 66th Avenue
873 ft · 26 sec · Northwest 66th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 38th Terrace
108 m · 21 sec · Northwest 38th Terrace
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Turn left onto Northwest 65th Avenue
80 m · 11 sec · Northwest 65th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 65th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Virginia Gardens.
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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
21.3 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Virginia Gardens.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Virginia Gardens?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Norland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 15.2 miles from Virginia Gardens.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Virginia Gardens.
Stop Ideas Near Norland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norland.
Hollywood
Miami Intermodal Center
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Virginia Gardens. Straight-line distance: 23.71 mi (38.15 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 Virginia Gardens
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 2,345 |
| Coordinates | 25.8103800, -80.3022700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Virginia Gardens (-80.30227, 25.81038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.48 | $8.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.96 | $9.93 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
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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