How far is Miami Beach, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Miami Beach, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Location in Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Lincoln Road
6 m · 7 sec · Lincoln Road
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Turn left onto Collins Avenue
2874 ft · 2 min · Collins Avenue
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Turn left onto 23rd Street
855 ft · 20 sec · 23rd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Tree Drive
1 mi · 3 min · Pine Tree Drive
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Turn left onto 41st Street
3139 ft · 2 min · 41st Street
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Continue on Julia Tuttle Causeway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Julia Tuttle Causeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, I 95 North: Downtown, Fort Lauderdale
635 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
2956 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
21.2 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 842 East
142 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto West Broward Boulevard
1.7 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 Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
21.2 mi · 00h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Miami Beach 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 Miami Beach to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?
Norland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Miami Beach and 15.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.9 miles (36.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 7:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.56 one way or $9.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Miami Beach and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Norland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Norland.
Hollywood
Miami Intermodal Center
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 22.93 mi (36.9 km).
#1 Miami Beach
A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
| Population | 87,726 |
| Coordinates | 25.7906500, -80.1300500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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 (-80.143382, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.56 | $9.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.39 | $10.77 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.79 | $9.57 |
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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