How far is Parkland, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Parkland, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Parkland and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Parkland and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Holmberg Road
728 ft · 18 sec · Holmberg Road
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Turn slight right
68 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Riverside Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Wiles Road
3 mi · 6 min · Wiles Road
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Turn right onto Lyons Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Lyons Road
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Turn left onto West Sample Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · West Sample Road
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Turn right onto North Powerline Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North Powerline Road
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Turn left onto West Copans Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Copans Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South
2702 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 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 Parkland 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 South
Merge slight left
9.13 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Parkland and Mostly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Parkland to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Pompano Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Parkland and 14.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.69 one way or $7.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Parkland and Mostly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Pompano Beach
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Deerfield Beach
City Hall in the Mall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
City Hall Parking Garage
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pompano Beach.
Deerfield Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Delray Beach
Hollywood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Parkland and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 14.22 mi (22.88 km).
#1 Parkland
City in Broward County, Florida, United States
| Population | 35,380 |
| Coordinates | 26.3100800, -80.2372700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.69 | $7.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.36 | $8.71 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
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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