How far is The Hammocks, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from The Hammocks, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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 00h 59m.
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.
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Hammocks and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Hammocks and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Southwest 154th Circle Court
52 m · 12 sec · Southwest 154th Circle Court
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Turn left onto Southwest 103rd Street
51 m · 7 sec · Southwest 103rd Street
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Turn left onto Hammocks Boulevard
2367 ft · 1 min · Hammocks Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 152nd Avenue
3135 ft · 2 min · Southwest 152nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 88th Street
3 mi · 5 min · Southwest 88th Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike
696 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike North: Orlando
2306 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
26.5 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
7.1 mi · 8 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
2526 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 441, I 595 East, SR 84 East
2424 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441 South
526 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East, I 595 East
555 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 84 East
1034 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on SR 84 East
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Marina Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue
2736 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street
1594 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 17th Street
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Continue on Southeast 17th Street
780 ft · 25 sec · Southeast 17th Street
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Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto 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 The Hammocks 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.
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
26.5 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Sunny leaving The Hammocks and Mostly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from The Hammocks to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 47.5 miles (76.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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 Springs North is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from The Hammocks and 23.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.93 one way or $13.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around The Hammocks and Mostly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Springs North
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Basketball Court
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Springs North.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Hammocks and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 36.34 mi (58.48 km).
#1 The Hammocks
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 51,003 |
| Coordinates | 25.6714900, -80.4445000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 76 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.93 | $13.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $8.18 | $16.35 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.26 | $14.53 |
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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