How far is Ives Estates, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Ives Estates, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
13.89 mi
00h 21m
Flight
11.25 mi
18.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.25 mi
Kilometers
18.1 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.89 mi
Kilometers
22.35 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 5:53 AM EDT
Return by in Ives Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 6:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ives Estates
2026-04-19T05:32
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 5:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ives Estates
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Dania Beach
FL

City in Broward County, Florida, United States

From Ives Estates
7 mi
00h 10m
To Fort Lauderdale
6.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ives Estates and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 203rd Street

    70 m · 16 sec · Northeast 203rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast 12th Court

    43 m · 8 sec · Northeast 12th Court

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast 202nd Terrace

    81 m · 13 sec · Northeast 202nd Terrace

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northeast 12th Avenue

    950 ft · 31 sec · Northeast 12th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ives Dairy Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Ives Dairy Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    2070 ft · 55 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    9.5 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown

    1.6 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 842 East

    142 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
9.93 mi · 72%
West Broward Boulevard
1.68 mi · 12%
SR 842
0.98 mi · 7%
Ives Dairy Road
0.85 mi · 6%
East Broward Boulevard
0.19 mi · 1%
Northeast 12th Avenue
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

9.54 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
11.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dania Beach
00h 10m from Ives Estates
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ives Estates 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 Ives Estates to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dania Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Ives Estates and 6.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Ives Estates and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Dania Beach

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 Dania Beach and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 6.4 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 1.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

Dania Beach , FL
49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 14.4 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 9.5 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 Dania Beach.

RAIL

Hollywood

5 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

8 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

25 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

30 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ives Estates and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 11.25 mi (18.1 km).

Ives Estates

#1 Ives Estates

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population19,525
Coordinates25.9623100, -80.1767100
Altitude3
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: Northeast 203rd Street (-80.176713, 25.962567)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.49 gal
1.86 L · about $2.03
Round trip
$4.07
0.98 gal · 3.72 L
Estimated CO2
4.4 kg one way
Round trip: 8.7 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.03 $4.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.25 $4.50
Premium $4.90 $2.40 $4.80
Diesel $4.35 $2.13 $4.26

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ives Estates and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 05:32:08.

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.