How far is Palmetto Bay, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Palmetto Bay, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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 58m.
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.
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmetto Bay and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmetto Bay and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Southwest 160th Street
11 m · 8 sec · Southwest 160th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Southwest 82nd Avenue
20 m · 2 sec · Southwest 82nd Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 82nd Avenue
2.5 mi · 7 min · Southwest 82nd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Southwest 120th Street
23 m · 2 sec · Southwest 120th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
38 m · 4 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Dixie Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Dixie Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Dixie Highway
8.4 mi · 15 min · South Dixie Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right
22.1 mi · 27 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 Palmetto Bay 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 North
Keep slight right
22.1 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palmetto Bay 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 Palmetto Bay to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Pinewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.9 miles from Palmetto Bay and 30 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.47 one way or $14.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palmetto Bay and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Pinewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Hialeah Gardens Community Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pinewood.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmetto Bay and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 36.38 mi (58.54 km).
#1 Palmetto Bay
Village in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 24,218 |
| Coordinates | 25.6217700, -80.3247700 |
| 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: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.47 | $14.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.27 | $16.55 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $8.81 | $17.63 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
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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