How far is South Beach, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from South Beach, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town located in Palm Beach County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Anchor Drive
99 m · 11 sec · Anchor Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Anchor Drive
10 m · 2 sec · Anchor Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Anchor Drive
116 m · 13 sec · Anchor Drive
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Turn slight left onto Springline Drive
2238 ft · 1 min · Springline Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Springline Drive
15 m · 2 sec · Springline Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Springline Drive
1403 ft · 52 sec · Springline Drive
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Turn left onto Regatta Drive
1255 ft · 45 sec · Regatta Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.2 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Old Dixie Highway
3128 ft · 2 min · Old Dixie Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North 4th Street
1901 ft · 47 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto Avenue H
101 m · 13 sec · Avenue H
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Turn left onto North 7th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North 7th Street
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Turn right onto Delaware Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Delaware Avenue
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Continue on Okeechobee Road
4.2 mi · 8 min · Okeechobee Road
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Take the ramp left
1090 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
84.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
77 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
2315 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 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 South Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
84.9 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Beach and Partly Sunny then 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 South Beach to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 122.9 miles (197.8 km) and usually takes 02h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jupiter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from South Beach and 64.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.00 one way or $36.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around South Beach and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Jupiter
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jupiter.
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
Okeechobee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Beach and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 102.24 mi (164.54 km).
#1 South Beach
Census-Designated Place, Florida
| Population | 3,501 |
| Coordinates | 27.5911500, -80.3442200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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 (-80.143384, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $18.00 | $36.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.95 | $39.89 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $21.25 | $42.50 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $18.88 | $37.76 |
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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