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
- Head northwest on Eagle Run Dr toward Golf View Dr.
- Turn left onto Golf View Dr and then turn left onto Weston Hills Dr.
- Turn left onto Weston Hills Blvd and then make a right onto Royal Palm Blvd.
- Keep left at the fork and merge onto I-75 N.
- Take I-595 E and continue on FL-869 N/Sawgrass Expy.
- Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 19 for I-595 E toward Ft Lauderdale.
- 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.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Broward County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Eagle Run Drive
33 m · 9 sec · Eagle Run Drive
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Turn left onto Golf View Drive
2618 ft · 1 min · Golf View Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Weston Hills Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Weston Hills Drive
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Turn left onto Weston Hills Boulevard
1904 ft · 58 sec · Weston Hills Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Weston Hills Boulevard
2447 ft · 1 min · Weston Hills Boulevard
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Turn right onto Royal Palm Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · Royal Palm Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Naples
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Sawgrass Expressway
2968 ft · 39 sec · Sawgrass Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 595 East: Fort Lauderdale
1.2 km · 2 min
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11
Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
8.5 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto I 595 East, FL 84 East
991 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 84 East
2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Marina Boulevard
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16
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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18
Continue on Southeast 17th Street
780 ft · 25 sec · Southeast 17th Street
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19
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 Weston 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.
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.
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.
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.
Aventura Mall
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine Island Ridge.
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Miami Intermodal Center
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Weston and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 15.98 mi (25.72 km).
#1 Weston
A city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 71,086 |
| Coordinates | 26.1003700, -80.3997700 |
| 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 (-80.143382, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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