How far is Indian River Estates, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Indian River Estates, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 99.4 miles (160 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Palm Beach County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indian River Estates and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian River Estates and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Sea Grape Drive
884 ft · 41 sec · Sea Grape Drive
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Turn right onto Savannah Street
2487 ft · 2 min · Savannah Street
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Turn left onto Buchanan Drive
3248 ft · 2 min · Buchanan Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Easy Street
2943 ft · 1 min · East Easy Street
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Turn left onto US Highway 1
1.4 mi · 2 min · US Highway 1
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Turn right onto Northeast Riomar Drive
3224 ft · 2 min · Northeast Riomar Drive
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Turn right onto East Prima Vista Boulevard
2652 ft · 53 sec · East Prima Vista Boulevard
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Continue on Northeast Prima Vista Boulevard
1230 ft · 27 sec · Northeast Prima Vista Boulevard
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Continue on East Prima Vista Boulevard
1109 ft · 24 sec · East Prima Vista Boulevard
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Continue on Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard
3063 ft · 1 min · Southeast Prima Vista Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southeast Airoso Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · Southeast Airoso Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Southwest Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
560 ft · 22 sec · Southwest Bayshore Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike Toll
2787 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2780 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
75.2 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
77 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
2315 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 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 Indian River Estates 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.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
75.2 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Indian River Estates and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indian River Estates to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 99.4 miles (160 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Mangonia Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.5 miles from Indian River Estates and 50 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.56 one way or $29.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indian River Estates and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Mangonia Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mangonia Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indian River Estates and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 86.44 mi (139.11 km).
#1 Indian River Estates
Census-designated place in St.
| Population | 6,220 |
| Coordinates | 27.3644900, -80.3097700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $14.56 | $29.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.13 | $32.26 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $17.18 | $34.37 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $15.27 | $30.54 |
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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