How far is Taylor Creek, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Taylor Creek, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 110 miles (177 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Palm Beach County, Florida.
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 Taylor Creek and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Taylor Creek and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Southeast 38th Avenue
549 ft · 26 sec · Southeast 38th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast 28th Street
104 m · 17 sec · Southeast 28th Street
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Turn right onto Southeast 39th Avenue
1734 ft · 1 min · Southeast 39th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southeast 38th Avenue
1856 ft · 1 min · Southeast 38th Avenue
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto Southeast 86th Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Southeast 86th Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right
47.9 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Turn sharp left onto North Military Trail
1433 ft · 43 sec · North Military Trail
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Turn right onto West Blue Heron Boulevard
2200 ft · 49 sec · West Blue Heron Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
2141 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
26.5 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight right
20.6 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 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 Taylor Creek and Fort Lauderdale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
47.9 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Taylor Creek and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Taylor Creek to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 110 miles (177 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Palm Beach Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Taylor Creek and 57.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 85.5 miles (137.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 2:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.09 one way or $32.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Taylor Creek and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Beach Gardens
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 Palm Beach Gardens.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Taylor Creek and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 85.49 mi (137.59 km).
#1 Taylor Creek
Census-designated place in Okeechobee County, Florida
| Population | 4,348 |
| Coordinates | 27.2167100, -80.7895000 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 177 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
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 | $16.09 | $32.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.83 | $35.66 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $19.00 | $37.99 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.88 | $33.76 |
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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