How far is Plantation, FL from Margate, FL?
The driving distance from Plantation, FL to Margate, FL is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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 18m.
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.
Census-designated place in Broward County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plantation and Margate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plantation and Margate.
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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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Take the ramp straight toward Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami
152 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami
77 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami
710 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
1571 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
6.5 mi · 7 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 814: Atlantic Boulevard
2974 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto State Road 7
2169 ft · 52 sec · State Road 7
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Turn left onto Margate Boulevard
817 ft · 32 sec · Margate Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Margate Boulevard
30 m · 3 sec · Margate Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Margate Boulevard
742 ft · 23 sec · Margate Boulevard
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Turn right onto East River Drive
29 m · 3 sec · East River Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East River Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plantation and Margate.
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.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
6.46 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plantation and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Margate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plantation to Margate?
The road trip is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Palm Aire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Plantation and 5.9 miles from Margate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plantation and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Margate.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Aire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Hollywood Blvd & City Hall Cir (E)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Aire.
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Hollywood
Delray Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plantation and Margate. Straight-line distance: 7.79 mi (12.53 km).
#1 Plantation
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 96,351 |
| Coordinates | 26.1342100, -80.2318400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Margate
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 58,734 |
| Coordinates | 26.2445300, -80.2064400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Margate (-80.20644, 26.24453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.88 | $3.77 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $2.01 | $4.01 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
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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