How far is Fountainebleau, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Fountainebleau, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
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Halfway Point
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Census-designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fountainebleau and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fountainebleau and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Fontainebleau Boulevard
2790 ft · 2 min · Fontainebleau Boulevard
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Turn left onto Park Boulevard
1172 ft · 41 sec · Park Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 87th Avenue
2665 ft · 1 min · Northwest 87th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward SR 826, SR 836 Toll East: Miami International Airport
1528 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 836 Toll East: Miami International Airport
3184 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 836 Toll East, SR 969: Northwest 72nd Avenue
1225 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 836 Toll East: Miami International Airport
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Dolphin Expressway
6.2 mi · 8 min · Dolphin Expressway
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Take the exit slight left
2681 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right
22.1 mi · 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 842 East
142 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto West Broward Boulevard
1.7 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard
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Continue on East Broward Boulevard
988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fountainebleau and Fort Lauderdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Dolphin Expressway
Keep slight right
22.1 mi · 00h 27m
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 Sunny leaving Fountainebleau and Mostly Clear near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fountainebleau to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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 18 miles from Fountainebleau and 21.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.81 one way or $11.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fountainebleau and Mostly Clear near Fort Lauderdale.
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 Fountainebleau and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 27.28 mi (43.9 km).
#1 Fountainebleau
Census designated place
| Population | 59,764 |
| Coordinates | 25.7728800, -80.3478300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.81 | $11.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.43 | $12.87 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
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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