How far is Tamarac, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Tamarac, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
14.78 mi
00h 27m
Flight
9.09 mi
14.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.09 mi
Kilometers
14.63 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.78 mi
Kilometers
23.79 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 30, 9:11 AM EDT
Return by in Tamarac
Thu, Apr 30, 9:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tamarac
2026-04-30T08:43
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 30, 9:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tamarac
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Andrews Gardens
FL

Census designated place

From Tamarac
7.3 mi
00h 13m
To Fort Lauderdale
7.5 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tamarac and Fort Lauderdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tamarac and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Brookwood Boulevard

    2097 ft · 1 min · Brookwood Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West McNab Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West McNab Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Northwest 62nd Street

    1778 ft · 30 sec · Northwest 62nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West Cypress Creek Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Cypress Creek Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Northwest 62nd Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest 62nd Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Cypress Creek Road

    2864 ft · 1 min · West Cypress Creek Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    642 ft · 20 sec · North Andrews Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South: Miami

    1744 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown

    2709 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tamarac and Fort Lauderdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
5.26 mi · 36%
West McNab Road
3.19 mi · 22%
West Broward Boulevard
1.78 mi · 12%
Northwest 62nd Street
1.7 mi · 12%
West Cypress Creek Road
1.53 mi · 10%
SR 842
0.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

4.93 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Andrews Gardens
00h 13m from Tamarac
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Tamarac 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 Tamarac to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 14.8 miles (23.8 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

North Andrews Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Tamarac and 7.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.16 one way or $4.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tamarac and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near North Andrews Gardens

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around North Andrews Gardens and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10 mi away

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City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

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9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Nearby stop 5.6 mi away

Lauderhill Towne Centre Library

Lauderhill , FL
6399 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews Public library

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Andrews Gardens.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

8 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

14 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Hollywood

20 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Delray Beach

30 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tamarac and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 9.09 mi (14.63 km).

Tamarac

#1 Tamarac

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population67,112
Coordinates26.2128600, -80.2497700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Fort Lauderdale

#2 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Papaya Way (-80.249986, 26.212671)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.97 L · about $2.16
Round trip
$4.31
1.04 gal · 3.94 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $2.16 $4.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.39 $4.78
Premium $4.90 $2.55 $5.09
Diesel $4.35 $2.26 $4.52

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Tamarac and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 08:43:42.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.