How far is Tequesta, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Tequesta, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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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Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tequesta and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tequesta and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Grandview Terrace
721 ft · 38 sec · Grandview Terrace
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Turn left onto Loxahatchee River Road
2 mi · 5 min · Loxahatchee River Road
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Turn right onto Center Street
3024 ft · 1 min · Center Street
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Turn straight onto West Indiantown Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Indiantown Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach
1.4 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
37.5 mi · 43 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 Tequesta 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
37.5 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tequesta and Partly Sunny then Scattered 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 Tequesta to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 65.9 miles (106.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?
Boynton Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.8 miles from Tequesta and 33.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.66 one way or $19.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Tequesta and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Boynton Beach
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 Boynton Beach.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tequesta and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 58.45 mi (94.06 km).
#1 Tequesta
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 6,129 |
| Coordinates | 26.9681100, -80.1286500 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.66 | $19.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $11.41 | $22.82 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $10.14 | $20.27 |
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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