How far is Palm Beach, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Beach, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on South County Road
9 m · 6 sec · South County Road
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Turn left onto Royal Palm Way
2661 ft · 1 min · Royal Palm Way
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Continue on Royal Park Bridge
1091 ft · 29 sec · Royal Park Bridge
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Continue on Lakeview Avenue
1915 ft · 1 min · Lakeview Avenue
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Turn left onto South Dixie Highway
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Belvedere Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Belvedere Road
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Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
19 mi · 22 min
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Keep slight right
20.6 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
2709 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard
1.8 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 Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 South
Keep slight right
20.6 mi · 00h 24m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 47.2 miles (75.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Highland Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Palm Beach and 24 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.89 one way or $13.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Palm Beach and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 40.84 mi (65.73 km).
#1 Palm Beach
Town in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States
| Population | 8,836 |
| Coordinates | 26.7056200, -80.0364300 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $8.13 | $16.25 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.22 | $14.44 |
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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