How far is Jensen Beach, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Jensen Beach, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jensen Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jensen Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Northeast Indian River Drive
1472 ft · 29 sec · Northeast Indian River Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northeast Pineapple Avenue
6 m · 1 sec · Northeast Pineapple Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Pineapple Avenue
2505 ft · 50 sec · Northeast Pineapple Avenue
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Continue on Northeast Pineapple Avenue
23 m · 2 sec · Northeast Pineapple Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
31 m · 2 sec · Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
2967 ft · 1 min · Northeast Jensen Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northeast Savannah Road
1 mi · 2 min · Northeast Savannah Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Savannah Road
26 m · 2 sec · Northeast Savannah Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Savannah Road
843 ft · 23 sec · Northeast Savannah Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Northeast Savannah Road
43 m · 4 sec · Northeast Savannah Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Northeast Savannah Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast Savannah Road
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Continue on Northeast Dixie Highway
2261 ft · 1 min · Northeast Dixie Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Northwest Dixie Highway
1975 ft · 51 sec · Northwest Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Northwest Wright Boulevard
1121 ft · 29 sec · Northwest Wright Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest Federal Highway
1094 ft · 29 sec · Northwest Federal Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Bridge
1.4 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Bridge
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Continue on Southwest Federal Highway
1.3 km · 2 min · Southwest Federal Highway
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Turn right onto South Kanner Highway
5.2 mi · 9 min · South Kanner Highway
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Continue on Southwest Kanner Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Kanner Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
2212 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
52.2 mi · 59 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 Jensen Beach 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
52.2 mi · 00h 59m
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 Jensen Beach and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Jensen Beach to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?
West Palm Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.1 miles from Jensen Beach and 44.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.4 miles (126.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.94 one way or $25.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Jensen Beach and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near West Palm Beach
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 West Palm Beach.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jensen Beach and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 78.4 mi (126.18 km).
#1 Jensen Beach
Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida
| Population | 11,707 |
| Coordinates | 27.2544900, -80.2297700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 142 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.34 | $28.68 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $15.28 | $30.55 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $13.57 | $27.14 |
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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