How far is Homestead, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Homestead, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 64.6 miles (104 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.7 miles (80 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
64.63 mi
01h 09m
Flight
49.72 mi
80.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.72 mi
Kilometers
80.01 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.63 mi
Kilometers
104.01 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Tue, May 5, 1:50 AM EDT
Return by in Homestead
Tue, May 5, 2:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Homestead
2026-05-05T00:41
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Tue, May 5, 1:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Homestead
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Doral
FL

A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

From Homestead
31.9 mi
00h 34m
To Fort Lauderdale
32.7 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Homestead and Fort Lauderdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Homestead and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 177th Avenue

    930 ft · 36 sec · Southwest 177th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Southeast 4th Street

    970 ft · 31 sec · Southeast 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Homestead Boulevard

    1371 ft · 28 sec · South Homestead Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on South Dixie Highway

    3254 ft · 1 min · South Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward Miami, Orlando

    38 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Miami, Orlando

    1015 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    7.1 mi · 8 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 595, FL 84, US 441

    2526 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 441, I 595 East, FL 84 East

    2424 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 84 East, I 595 East, US 441 South

    526 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 84 East, I 595 East

    555 ft · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 84 East

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 84 East

    1034 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on FL 84 East

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Marina Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue

    2736 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street

    1594 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 17th Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Southeast 17th Street

    780 ft · 25 sec · Southeast 17th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Homestead and Fort Lauderdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47.4 mi · 73%
Florida's Turnpike
7.14 mi · 11%
FL 84 East
2.47 mi · 4%
Marina Boulevard
1.57 mi · 2%
Southeast 3rd Avenue
1.48 mi · 2%
South Dixie Highway
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

27.1 mi · 00h 30m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
49.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Doral
00h 34m from Homestead
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Homestead and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Homestead to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 64.6 miles (104 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Doral is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from Homestead and 32.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 49.7 miles (80 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.46 one way or $18.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Homestead and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Doral

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Doral and the surrounding midpoint area.
Basketball Court
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Basketball Court

Miami , FL
1745 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132, United States
Rating 4.8/5 61 reviews Park
City of Miramar
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

City of Miramar

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 2.7/5 66 reviews City government office
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doral.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

10 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

28 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

38 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

60 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Homestead and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 49.72 mi (80.01 km).

Homestead

#1 Homestead

The most populous city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

Population69,292
Coordinates25.4687200, -80.4775600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Fort Lauderdale

#2 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: South Railroad Avenue (-80.477761, 25.468753)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.28 gal
8.63 L · about $9.46
Round trip
$18.91
4.56 gal · 17.26 L
Estimated CO2
20.3 kg one way
Round trip: 40.5 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $9.46 $18.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.48 $20.96
Premium $4.90 $11.16 $22.33
Diesel $4.35 $9.92 $19.84

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Homestead and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 00:41:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.