How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Wellington, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Wellington, FL is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Wellington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Wellington.
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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
25.2 mi · 29 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 802: Lake Worth Road
3127 ft · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto FL 802 West: Wellington, Lion Country
98 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Lake Worth Road
2 mi · 3 min · Lake Worth Road
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Turn right onto State Road 7
2.3 mi · 4 min · State Road 7
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Turn left onto Forest Hill Boulevard
2.6 mi · 5 min · Forest Hill Boulevard
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Turn left onto Westhampton Circle
615 ft · 32 sec · Westhampton Circle
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Turn left onto Montauk Drive
86 m · 12 sec · Montauk Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Montauk Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Wellington.
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
25.2 mi · 00h 29m
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 then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wellington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Wellington?
The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Kings Point is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 21.4 miles from Wellington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 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 4:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.30 one way or $12.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wellington.
Stop Ideas Near Kings Point
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Deerfield Beach
City Hall in the Mall
Boca Raton Fire Rescue Station 2
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kings Point.
Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
West Palm Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Wellington. Straight-line distance: 37.56 mi (60.44 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 Wellington
Village in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
| Population | 65,454 |
| Coordinates | 26.6586800, -80.2414400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wellington (-80.24144, 26.65868)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 69 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $6.30 | $12.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.44 | $14.88 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.61 | $13.22 |
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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