How far is Miami Lakes, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Miami Lakes, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami Lakes and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami Lakes and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Miami Lakes Drive
90 m · 11 sec · Miami Lakes Drive
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Continue on Miami Lakes Drive
145 m · 18 sec · Miami Lakes Drive
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Turn left onto Northwest 67th Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 67th Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 167th Street
531 ft · 15 sec · Northwest 167th Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward SR 826 East
1389 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Palmetto Expressway
5.7 mi · 8 min · Palmetto Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SRL 826 East: Beaches
2821 ft · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left
62 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Avenue
683 ft · 12 sec · Northwest 2nd Avenue
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Continue on I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
590 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 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 Lakes 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
13.3 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Miami Lakes 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 Miami Lakes to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Ives Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Miami Lakes and 13.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miami Lakes and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Ives Estates
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 Ives Estates.
Hollywood
Miami Intermodal Center
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami Lakes and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 17.98 mi (28.93 km).
#1 Miami Lakes
Town of the United States
| Population | 31,567 |
| Coordinates | 25.9087100, -80.3086600 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.77 | $7.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
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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