How far is Hobe Sound, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Hobe Sound, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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 01h 20m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Palm Beach County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hobe Sound and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hobe Sound and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Southeast Bridge Road
15 m · 3 sec · Southeast Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Southeast Federal Highway
7.6 mi · 11 min · Southeast Federal Highway
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Continue straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Old Dixie Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Dixie Highway
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Continue on Alt A-1-A
1929 ft · 39 sec · Alt A-1-A
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Continue on Old Dixie Highway
5.8 mi · 9 min · Old Dixie Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
30.7 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight right
20.6 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 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 Hobe Sound 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
Merge slight left
30.7 mi · 00h 35m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hobe Sound to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Lantana is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Hobe Sound and 41.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hobe Sound and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Lantana
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hobe Sound and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 64.75 mi (104.21 km).
#1 Hobe Sound
Unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States
| Population | 11,521 |
| Coordinates | 27.0595000, -80.1364300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 124 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $11.32 | $22.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.55 | $25.09 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $13.37 | $26.73 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $11.88 | $23.75 |
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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