How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from West Hollywood, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to West Hollywood, FL is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.5 miles (12 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
9.84 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.46 mi
12.01 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.46 mi
Kilometers
12.01 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.84 mi
Kilometers
15.83 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Hollywood
Sat, Nov 7, 9:11 AM EST
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sat, Nov 7, 9:29 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-11-07T08:53
Arrive West Hollywood
Sat, Nov 7, 9:11 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Avon Park
FL

Town in Highlands County, Florida, United States

From Fort Lauderdale
4.9 mi
00h 08m
To West Hollywood
4.9 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph N
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and West Hollywood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and West Hollywood.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami

    885 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Miami

    1.4 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 822: Sheridan Street

    2256 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Sheridan Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Sheridan Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Park Road

    1707 ft · 51 sec · North Park Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Park Road

    1063 ft · 35 sec · West Park Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Taft Street

    2854 ft · 1 min · Taft Street

  10. 10

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward North 40th Avenue

    50 m · 5 sec · North 40th Avenue

  11. 11

    Exit the roundabout onto North 40th Avenue

    1668 ft · 1 min · North 40th Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 40th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and West Hollywood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
122.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
5.74 mi · 58%
East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 16%
Sheridan Street
0.66 mi · 7%
Taft Street
0.54 mi · 5%
SR 822
0.43 mi · 4%
North 40th Avenue
0.35 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

4.69 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
7.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avon Park
00h 08m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
7:54 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near West Hollywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to West Hollywood?

The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Avon Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 4.9 miles from West Hollywood.

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

The direct path is about 7.5 miles (12 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.34 one way or $2.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near West Hollywood.

Stop Ideas Near Avon Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Avon Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 8.2 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 2.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

Dania Beach , FL
49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Avon Park.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

6 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Hollywood

6 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

25 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

29 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and West Hollywood. Straight-line distance: 7.46 mi (12.01 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 West Hollywood

West Hollywood is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates26.0206500, -80.1839400
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: West Hollywood (-80.18394, 26.02065)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.31 L · about $1.34
Round trip
$2.68
0.7 gal · 2.62 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $1.34 $2.68
Mid-grade $4.32 $1.51 $3.02
Premium $4.66 $1.63 $3.26
Diesel $5.94 $2.08 $4.16

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and West Hollywood. The current time is 08:53:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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