How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from West Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to West Miami, FL is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and West Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and West Miami.
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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
23 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 836 West Toll: Miami International Airport
1655 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
1295 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dolphin Expressway
4.8 mi · 7 min · Dolphin Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 959: Northwest 57th Avenue, Red Road
1264 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 959 South
44 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest 57th Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest 57th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 8th Street
2741 ft · 1 min · Southwest 8th Street
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Turn right
20 m · 5 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 West Miami.
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
23 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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near West Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to West Miami?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Golden Glades is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 16.6 miles from West Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.85 one way or $9.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near West Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Golden Glades
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 Golden Glades.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and West Miami. Straight-line distance: 26.55 mi (42.73 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 West Miami
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 8,749 |
| Coordinates | 25.7634300, -80.2961600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Miami (-80.29616, 25.76343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.85 | $9.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.38 | $10.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.73 | $11.46 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.09 | $10.18 |
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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