How far is Miami Shores, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Miami Shores, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 59m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami Shores and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami Shores and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on the route
43 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Northeast 96th Street
65 m · 10 sec · Northeast 96th Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
2234 ft · 54 sec · Northeast 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 103rd Street
1342 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 103rd Street
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Continue on Northwest 103rd Street
1 km · 1 min · Northwest 103rd Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
1630 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 21 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 Shores 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
17.4 mi · 00h 21m
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 Shores 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 Shores to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Pembroke Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Miami Shores and 11.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.24 one way or $6.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Miami Shores and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Pembroke Park
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 Pembroke Park.
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Miami Intermodal Center
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Miami Shores and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 18.17 mi (29.24 km).
#1 Miami Shores
Village in Florida
| Population | 10,228 |
| Coordinates | 25.8631500, -80.1928300 |
| 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 (-80.143382, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.24 | $6.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.58 | $7.17 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
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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