How far is Pompano Beach, FL from Margate, FL?
The driving distance from Pompano Beach, FL to Margate, FL is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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 12m.
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.
A city in Broward County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pompano Beach and Margate.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pompano Beach and Margate.
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Start on the route
23 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
110 m · 28 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northwest 8th Street
77 m · 15 sec · Northwest 8th Street
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Turn right onto North Dixie Highway
1715 ft · 47 sec · North Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
2.8 mi · 5 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on Coconut Creek Parkway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Coconut Creek Parkway
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Turn right onto State Road 7
552 ft · 14 sec · State Road 7
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Turn left onto Northwest 15th Street
801 ft · 28 sec · Northwest 15th Street
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Continue on East River Drive
1172 ft · 40 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 Pompano Beach 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.
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
Turn right onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
2.83 mi · 00h 05m
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 Cloudy leaving Pompano Beach and Mostly Cloudy near Margate.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pompano Beach to Margate?
The road trip is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Coconut Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from Pompano Beach and 2.9 miles from Margate.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.1 miles (8.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.87 one way or $1.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pompano Beach and Mostly Cloudy near Margate.
Stop Ideas Near Coconut Creek
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Coconut Creek.
Deerfield Beach
Fort Lauderdale
Delray Beach
Hollywood
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pompano Beach and Margate. Straight-line distance: 5.08 mi (8.18 km).
#1 Pompano Beach
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 112,360 |
| Coordinates | 26.2378600, -80.1247700 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.87 | $1.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.97 | $1.93 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $1.03 | $2.06 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $0.91 | $1.83 |
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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