How far is Oakland Park, FL from Boca Raton, FL?

The driving distance from Oakland Park, FL to Boca Raton, FL is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.2 miles (21.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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
15.89 mi
00h 25m
Flight
13.23 mi
21.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.23 mi
Kilometers
21.29 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.89 mi
Kilometers
25.58 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boca Raton
Thu, Oct 15, 2:52 PM EDT
Return by in Oakland Park
Thu, Oct 15, 3:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oakland Park
2026-10-15T14:27
Arrive Boca Raton
Thu, Oct 15, 2:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Oakland Park
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Tedder
FL

Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida

From Oakland Park
8 mi
00h 12m
To Boca Raton
8 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland Park and Boca Raton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oakland Park and Boca Raton.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 36th Street

    44 m · 11 sec · Northeast 36th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 11th Avenue

    101 m · 19 sec · Northeast 11th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast 37th Street

    74 m · 18 sec · Northeast 37th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Dixie Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · North Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northeast 62nd Street

    879 ft · 25 sec · Northeast 62nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Cypress Creek Road

    1193 ft · 27 sec · Cypress Creek Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    2279 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.7 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Palmetto Park Road

    1217 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 798 East: Palmetto Park Road, Limbo Nature Centre, Boca Raton Museum Of Art

    891 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Palmetto Park Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Palmetto Park Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Dixie Highway

    2753 ft · 1 min · North Dixie Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Northeast 8th Street

    100 m · 11 sec · Northeast 8th Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Northeast Mizner Boulevard

    599 ft · 22 sec · Northeast Mizner Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Northeast 2nd Avenue

    641 ft · 33 sec · Northeast 2nd Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left

    71 m · 19 sec

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oakland Park and Boca Raton.

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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
10.2 mi · 64%
North Dixie Highway
2.69 mi · 17%
West Palmetto Park Road
1.76 mi · 11%
Palmetto Park Road
0.23 mi · 1%
Cypress Creek Road
0.23 mi · 1%
CR 798 East
0.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

9.73 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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
13.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tedder
00h 12m from Oakland Park
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oakland Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boca Raton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oakland Park to Boca Raton?

The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Tedder is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Oakland Park and 8 miles from Boca Raton.

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

The direct path is about 13.2 miles (21.3 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.35 one way or $4.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oakland Park and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Boca Raton.

Stop Ideas Near Tedder

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 Tedder and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Deerfield Beach
Scenic stop 3.5 mi away

City of Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach , FL
150 NE 2nd Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Rating 3.0/5 16 reviews City Hall,City government office,Tourist information center
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 8.1 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
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Lauderhill Towne Centre Library

Lauderhill , FL
6399 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews Public library

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tedder.

RAIL

Deerfield Beach

4 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Delray Beach

19 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

19 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Hollywood

31 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oakland Park and Boca Raton. Straight-line distance: 13.23 mi (21.29 km).

Oakland Park

#1 Oakland Park

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population45,070
Coordinates26.1723100, -80.1319900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Boca Raton

#2 Boca Raton

A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.

Population99,893
Coordinates26.3586900, -80.0831000
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Oakland Park (-80.13199, 26.17231)
End: Boca Raton (-80.0831, 26.35869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.12 L · about $2.35
Round trip
$4.71
1.12 gal · 4.24 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $2.35 $4.71
Mid-grade $4.68 $2.62 $5.24
Premium $5.01 $2.81 $5.61
Diesel $6.07 $3.40 $6.80

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oakland Park and Boca Raton. The current time is 14:27:30.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.