How far is Palm Beach Shores, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Beach Shores, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The most populous city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Beach Shores and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Beach Shores and Fort Lauderdale.
-
1
Start on Edwards Lane
44 m · 11 sec · Edwards Lane
-
2
Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
1081 ft · 42 sec · Atlantic Avenue
-
3
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bamboo Road
532 ft · 17 sec · Bamboo Road
-
4
Turn right onto Park Avenue
845 ft · 23 sec · Park Avenue
-
5
Turn left onto East Blue Heron Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · East Blue Heron Boulevard
-
6
Continue on West Blue Heron Boulevard
2.8 mi · 6 min · West Blue Heron Boulevard
-
7
Take the ramp slight left
2190 ft · 58 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
26.5 mi · 31 min
-
9
Keep slight right
20.6 mi · 24 min
-
10
Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
2709 ft · 1 min
-
11
Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard
-
12
Continue on East Broward Boulevard
988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard
-
13
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palm Beach Shores and Fort Lauderdale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Blue Heron Boulevard
Merge slight left
26.5 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Palm Beach Shores 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 Palm Beach Shores to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Delray Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Palm Beach Shores and 27.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.96 one way or $15.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palm Beach Shores and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Delray Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Deerfield Beach
City of Boynton Beach
LakeWorth City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Delray Beach.
Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
West Palm Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Beach Shores and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 45.8 mi (73.71 km).
#1 Palm Beach Shores
Town of the United States
| Population | 1,261 |
| Coordinates | 26.7781200, -80.0356000 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $7.96 | $15.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $9.40 | $18.80 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $8.35 | $16.70 |
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 18, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.