How far is West Little River, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from West Little River, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town of the United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Little River and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Little River and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Northwest 91st Street
102 m · 20 sec · Northwest 91st Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 23rd Avenue
1326 ft · 40 sec · Northwest 23rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 95th Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Northwest 95th Street
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Turn left onto Northwest 6th Avenue
52 m · 3 sec · Northwest 6th Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 95 North: Fort Lauderdale
1028 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
17.9 mi · 22 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 West Little River 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
17.9 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving West Little River and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Little River to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 11.6 miles from West Little River and 11.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.2 miles (30.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.40 one way or $6.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Little River and Partly 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 West Little River and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 19.23 mi (30.95 km).
#1 West Little River
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 34,699 |
| Coordinates | 25.8570400, -80.2369900 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.77 | $7.54 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.01 | $8.03 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
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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