How far is Palm Springs, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Palm Springs, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.9 miles (32 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palm Springs and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palm Springs and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on West 8th Avenue
50 m · 12 sec · West 8th Avenue
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Turn left onto West 53rd Street
2741 ft · 1 min · West 53rd Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Avenue/Red Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West 4th Avenue/Red Road
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Turn right onto West 65th Street
1151 ft · 34 sec · West 65th Street
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Continue on West 65th Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · West 65th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 42nd Avenue-37th Avenue Connector
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Turn right onto Northwest 135th Street
1 mi · 2 min · Northwest 135th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 27th Avenue
1227 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 27th Avenue
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Keep slight right
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn straight
2789 ft · 60 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 842 East
142 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto West Broward Boulevard
1.7 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 Springs 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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Palm Springs 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 Palm Springs to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?
Ives Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.4 miles from Palm Springs and 14 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.9 miles (32 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.86 one way or $7.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Palm Springs and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Ives Estates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ives Estates.
Hollywood
Miami Intermodal Center
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palm Springs and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 19.89 mi (32.01 km).
#1 Palm Springs
Community in Florida
| Population | 25,356 |
| Coordinates | 25.8706500, -80.2989400 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.86 | $7.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.27 | $8.55 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.55 | $9.11 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.05 | $8.09 |
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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