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

Fastest route

The fastest route from Weston, Florida, USA to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA is via I-595 E, taking approximately 28 minutes to cover 22.7 miles. However, please note that this route has restricted usage or private roads.

Directions

  1. Head northwest on Eagle Run Dr toward Golf View Dr.
  2. Turn left onto Golf View Dr and then turn left onto Weston Hills Dr.
  3. Turn left onto Weston Hills Blvd and then make a right onto Royal Palm Blvd.
  4. Keep left at the fork and merge onto I-75 N.
  5. Take I-595 E and continue on FL-869 N/Sawgrass Expy.
  6. Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 19 for I-595 E toward Ft Lauderdale.
  7. Finally, keep right and merge onto W Broward Blvd to reach Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.

Facts

  • 🚗 The distance between Weston, Florida, USA and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA is approximately 22.7 miles.
  • ⏰ The estimated travel time is around 28 minutes.
  • 🛣️ The recommended route is via I-595 E.
  • 🚫 Please be aware that this route has restricted usage or private roads.
  • 📍 The starting point is Weston, Florida, USA.
  • 📍 The destination is Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.7 mi
00h 33m
Flight
15.98 mi
25.72 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.98 mi
Kilometers
25.72 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.7 mi
Kilometers
36.54 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Return by in Weston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Weston
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 23, 12:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Weston
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Pine Island Ridge
FL

City in Broward County, Florida, United States of America

From Weston
11.1 mi
00h 16m
To Fort Lauderdale
11.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Eagle Run Drive

    33 m · 9 sec · Eagle Run Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Golf View Drive

    2618 ft · 1 min · Golf View Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Weston Hills Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Weston Hills Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Weston Hills Boulevard

    1904 ft · 58 sec · Weston Hills Boulevard

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Weston Hills Boulevard

    2447 ft · 1 min · Weston Hills Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Royal Palm Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Royal Palm Boulevard

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Naples

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Sawgrass Expressway

    2968 ft · 39 sec · Sawgrass Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 595 East: Fort Lauderdale

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto I 595 East, FL 84 East

    991 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 84 East

    2 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Marina Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue

    2736 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street

    1594 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 17th Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Southeast 17th Street

    780 ft · 25 sec · Southeast 17th Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Weston 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
8.48 mi · 37%
I 75 North
2.34 mi · 10%
FL 84 East
2.21 mi · 10%
Marina Boulevard
1.57 mi · 7%
Southeast 3rd Avenue
1.48 mi · 7%
Royal Palm Boulevard
1.29 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Port Everglades Expressway

Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

8.48 mi · 00h 10m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Island Ridge
00h 16m from Weston
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Weston and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Weston to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 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?

Pine Island Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Weston and 11.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Weston and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Island Ridge

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 Pine Island Ridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 13.3 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 9.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

Dania Beach , FL
49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 8.4 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine Island Ridge.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

11 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Hollywood

14 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

27 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

29 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Weston and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 15.98 mi (25.72 km).

Weston

#1 Weston

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population71,086
Coordinates26.1003700, -80.3997700
Altitude1
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: Eagle Run Drive (-80.39981, 26.10035)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.8 gal
3.03 L · about $3.32
Round trip
$6.64
1.6 gal · 6.06 L
Estimated CO2
7.1 kg one way
Round trip: 14.2 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $3.32 $6.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.68 $7.35
Premium $4.90 $3.92 $7.83
Diesel $4.35 $3.48 $6.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Weston and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 00:24:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.