How far is Palmona Park, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Palmona Park, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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 02h 47m.
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.
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmona Park and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmona Park and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Sacramento Street
106 m · 17 sec · Sacramento Street
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
1513 ft · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Pine Island Road
15 m · 1 sec · Pine Island Road
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Continue on Pine Island Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Pine Island Road
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Turn right onto North Tamiami Trail
1.7 mi · 2 min · North Tamiami Trail
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Continue on Edison Bridge South
1 mi · 2 min · Edison Bridge South
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Continue on Fowler Street
2287 ft · 1 min · Fowler Street
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Turn left onto Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
691 ft · 22 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
3070 ft · 57 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
2412 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
118.3 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto I 595 East, SR 84 East
991 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East
2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Marina Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue
2736 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street
1594 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 17th Street
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Continue on Southeast 17th Street
780 ft · 25 sec · Southeast 17th Street
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Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto 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 Palmona Park 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 75 South
Merge slight left
118 mi · 02h 07m
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 Palmona Park 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 Palmona Park to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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?
Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.6 miles from Palmona Park and 71.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.1 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 12:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.99 one way or $41.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Palmona Park and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Immokalee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Immokalee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmona Park and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 115.28 mi (185.52 km).
#1 Palmona Park
Census designated place
| Population | 1,146 |
| Coordinates | 26.6864600, -81.8964800 |
| 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: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $20.99 | $41.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.26 | $46.51 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.77 | $49.55 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $22.01 | $44.02 |
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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