How far is Oakland Park, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Oakland Park, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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.
Human settlement in Broward County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oakland Park and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakland Park and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Northeast 36th Street
44 m · 13 sec · Northeast 36th Street
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Turn left onto Northeast 11th Avenue
656 ft · 36 sec · Northeast 11th Avenue
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Turn left onto Northeast 34th Court
81 m · 16 sec · Northeast 34th Court
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Turn right onto North Dixie Highway
1.2 km · 2 min · North Dixie Highway
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Turn slight right onto Wilton Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Wilton Drive
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Continue on Northeast 4th Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Northeast 4th Avenue
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Continue on Northeast 3rd Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Northeast 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto East Broward Boulevard
939 ft · 27 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 Oakland Park 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.
Northeast 4th Avenue
Continue on Northeast 4th Avenue
1.14 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Sunny leaving Oakland Park and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oakland Park to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 4.1 miles (6.6 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Lazy Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2 miles from Oakland Park and 2.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.62 one way or $1.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oakland Park and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Lazy Lake
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Hollywood Blvd & City Hall Cir (E)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lazy Lake.
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Deerfield Beach
Delray Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oakland Park and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 3.52 mi (5.67 km).
#1 Oakland Park
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 45,070 |
| Coordinates | 26.1723100, -80.1319900 |
| 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: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.62 | $1.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.69 | $1.38 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $0.73 | $1.47 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $0.65 | $1.31 |
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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