How far is Greenacres City, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Greenacres City, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m 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 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenacres City and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenacres City and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on 2nd Street
1254 ft · 57 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Haverhill Road
1707 ft · 49 sec · Haverhill Road
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Turn left onto Lake Worth Road
2693 ft · 1 min · Lake Worth Road
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Turn right onto South Military Trail
2 mi · 4 min · South Military Trail
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Turn left onto Lantana Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Lantana Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right
20.6 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
2709 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard
1.8 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 Greenacres City 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.
I 95 South
Keep slight right
20.6 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Greenacres City and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenacres City to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Boca Raton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Greenacres City and 21.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.18 one way or $12.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Greenacres City and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Boca Raton
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 Boca Raton.
Deerfield Beach
Delray Beach
Fort Lauderdale
West Palm Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenacres City and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 34.66 mi (55.78 km).
#1 Greenacres City
City in central Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
| Population | 32,963 |
| Coordinates | 26.6236800, -80.1253200 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.85 | $13.70 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
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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