How far is Plantation, FL from Pompano Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Plantation, FL to Pompano Beach, FL is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
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.
Human settlement in Broward County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plantation and Pompano Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plantation and Pompano Beach.
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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
3.1 mi · 6 min · West Sunrise Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
2420 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right
1629 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 814 East: Atlantic Boulevard East
739 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2162 ft · 45 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn left onto North Dixie Highway
2767 ft · 1 min · North Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
77 m · 16 sec · Northwest 8th Street
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Turn left
110 m · 32 sec
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Turn left
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plantation and Pompano Beach.
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 North
Merge slight left
6.32 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plantation and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pompano Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plantation to Pompano Beach?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Lazy Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Plantation and 6.3 miles from Pompano Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.89 one way or $3.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plantation and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pompano Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Lazy Lake
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 Lazy Lake.
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Deerfield Beach
Delray Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plantation and Pompano Beach. Straight-line distance: 9.77 mi (15.72 km).
#1 Plantation
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 96,351 |
| Coordinates | 26.1342100, -80.2318400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pompano Beach
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 112,360 |
| Coordinates | 26.2378600, -80.1247700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Dixie Highway (-80.12438, 26.237771)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.20 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $2.11 | $4.21 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
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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