How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Weston, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Weston, FL is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Broward County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Weston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Weston.
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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 right to continue on I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 595 West
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 75 South: Miami
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Royal Palm Boulevard
2471 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Royal Palm Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Royal Palm Boulevard
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Turn left onto Weston Hills Boulevard
1.3 km · 3 min · Weston Hills Boulevard
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Turn right onto Weston Hills Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Weston Hills Drive
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Turn right onto Golf View Drive
2618 ft · 2 min · Golf View Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Run Drive
33 m · 4 sec · Eagle Run Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eagle Run Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Weston.
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.
Port Everglades Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
8.35 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Cloudy near Weston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Weston?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Pine Island Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 10.9 miles from Weston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Cloudy near Weston.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Island Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine Island Ridge.
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Miami Intermodal Center
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Weston. Straight-line distance: 15.98 mi (25.72 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 Weston
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 71,086 |
| Coordinates | 26.1003700, -80.3997700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Weston (-80.39977, 26.10037)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
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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