How far is Surfside, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Surfside, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Town of the United States
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 Surfside and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Surfside and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Carlyle Avenue
140 m · 23 sec · Carlyle Avenue
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Turn right onto 92nd Street
1145 ft · 56 sec · 92nd Street
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Turn left onto Collins Avenue
4.9 mi · 12 min · Collins Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward SR 856 West: William Lehman Causeway
1.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Biscayne Boulevard
1900 ft · 48 sec · Biscayne Boulevard
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Turn slight right
128 m · 15 sec
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Continue straight
906 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Ives Dairy Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Ives Dairy Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
2426 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.5 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
1.6 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 842 East
142 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto West Broward Boulevard
1.7 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 Surfside 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.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
9.54 mi · 00h 11m
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 Surfside and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Surfside to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 21.7 miles (34.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Pembroke Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Surfside and 10.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Surfside and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Pembroke Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pembroke Park.
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Miami Intermodal Center
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Surfside and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 16.89 mi (27.18 km).
#1 Surfside
Town in Florida, USA
| Population | 5,572 |
| Coordinates | 25.8784300, -80.1256000 |
| 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 (-80.143382, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
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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