How far is Plantation, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Plantation, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plantation and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plantation and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Garden Court
707 ft · 27 sec · Garden Court
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Turn right onto 8 Street
1159 ft · 41 sec · 8 Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 65th Avenue
1095 ft · 32 sec · Northwest 65th Avenue
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Turn right onto West Sunrise Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Sunrise Boulevard
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Continue on West Sunrise Boulevard
4 mi · 7 min · West Sunrise Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Northwest 9th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 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 Plantation 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.
West Sunrise Boulevard
Continue on West Sunrise Boulevard
4 mi · 00h 07m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plantation and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Plantation to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Broward Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.8 miles from Plantation and 3 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.00 one way or $1.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plantation and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Broward Estates
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Broward Estates.
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Deerfield Beach
Miami Intermodal Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plantation and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 5.55 mi (8.93 km).
#1 Plantation
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 96,351 |
| Coordinates | 26.1342100, -80.2318400 |
| 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: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.00 | $1.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $1.18 | $2.35 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.04 | $2.09 |
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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