How far is Pahokee, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Pahokee, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.47 mi
01h 27m
Flight
58.02 mi
93.37 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.02 mi
Kilometers
93.37 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.47 mi
Kilometers
124.67 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 AM EDT
Return by in Pahokee
Sun, Apr 19, 4:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pahokee
2026-04-19T01:18
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 2:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pahokee
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Coral Springs
FL

The fourth most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

From Pahokee
38.3 mi
00h 43m
To Fort Lauderdale
39.1 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pahokee and Fort Lauderdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pahokee and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on South Lake Place

    19 m · 8 sec · South Lake Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    29 m · 12 sec · East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lake Avenue

    1209 ft · 43 sec · Lake Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bacom Point Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Bacom Point Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest 17th Street

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Northwest 17th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Northwest 16th Street

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Northwest 16th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East Palm Beach Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Palm Beach Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Southwest 1st Avenue

    2456 ft · 1 min · Southwest 1st Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left

    39.3 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2525 ft · 33 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples

    1458 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto I 595 East, FL 84 East

    991 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 84 East

    2 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Marina Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue

    2736 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street

    1594 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 17th Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Southeast 17th Street

    780 ft · 25 sec · Southeast 17th Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pahokee and Fort Lauderdale.

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 13%
I 75 South
5.4 mi · 7%
Northwest 17th Street
4.78 mi · 6%
Northwest 16th Street
4.3 mi · 6%
Bacom Point Road
3 mi · 4%
FL 84 East
2.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

39.3 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.5 mi
58 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coral Springs
00h 43m from Pahokee
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pahokee 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 Pahokee to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Coral Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Pahokee and 39.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 58 miles (93.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.32 one way or $22.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pahokee and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Coral Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Coral Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coral Springs.

RAIL

Deerfield Beach

16 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

20 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Delray Beach

27 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

31 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pahokee and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 58.02 mi (93.37 km).

Pahokee

#1 Pahokee

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States

Population6,294
Coordinates26.8200600, -80.6653400
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Fort Lauderdale

#2 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: South Lake Place (-80.665327, 26.82006)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.35 L · about $11.32
Round trip
$22.65
5.46 gal · 20.7 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $11.32 $22.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.55 $25.09
Premium $4.90 $13.37 $26.73
Diesel $4.35 $11.88 $23.75

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pahokee and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 01:18:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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