Pompano Beach, FL Road Trips
Drivers starting from Pompano Beach, FL have 9 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in Florida. Most drives stay under 100 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Pompano Beach, FL spread mainly south and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
312 mi
Jacksonville, FL
Quickest Drive
22m
Coral Springs, FL
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Trips from Pompano Beach, FL
Pompano Beach, FL to Jacksonville, FL
Pompano Beach, FL to Tampa, FL
Pompano Beach, FL to Cape Coral, FL
Pompano Beach, FL to Harlem, FL
Pompano Beach, FL to Miami, FL
Pompano Beach, FL to Hialeah, FL
Pompano Beach, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL
Pompano Beach, FL to Hollywood, FL
Pompano Beach, FL to Coral Springs, FL
Driving from Pompano Beach, FL
On average, trips departing from Pompano Beach, FL run 100 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 312 miles (5h 47m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Pompano Beach, FL most often head toward Jacksonville, FL (312 mi, 5h 47m), Tampa, FL (231.3 mi, 4h 42m), Cape Coral, FL (147.6 mi, 2h 51m), Harlem, FL (88.3 mi, 1h 52m), and Miami, FL (35.3 mi, 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in FL currently averages around $4.15 per gallon. For the typical 100-mile trip from Pompano Beach, FL, budget about $16 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 9 mapped routes leaving Pompano Beach, FL and 0 routes heading into Pompano Beach, FL, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 312 miles.
The longest mapped route from Pompano Beach, FL covers 312 miles and takes approximately 5h 47m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from Pompano Beach, FL runs about 100 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.15/gallon for regular), the average 100-mile trip from Pompano Beach, FL costs roughly $16 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Pompano Beach, FL include Jacksonville, FL, Tampa, FL, Cape Coral, FL and Harlem, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Pompano Beach, FL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
112,212
Median Income
$63,832
Median Home Value
$321,900
Median Age
41.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Pompano Beach, FL
Pompano Beach is a city in Broward County, Florida.
1 Goodyear Airship Operations, 1500 Northeast 5th Ave (intersection of NE 3rd Ave and NE 16th St across the rail line from the Dixie Highway), ☏ +1 954 946-8300, [email protected]. A free one-hour tour of the Goodyear blimp hangar. Call to find out tour times and reserve a spot. 2 Butterfly World/Tradewinds Park, 3600 W Sample Rd, Coconut Creek, ☏ +1 954 977-4400. Amidst thousands of flowers, tropical plants, waterfalls, gardens, and classical music, Butterfly World is a unique, breathtaking site that is one of Florida's leading tourist attractions. Come here to see exotic butterflies and to get in touch with nature.
The beautiful beach 1 Sky Zone Fort Lauderdale, 1834 SW 2nd St, ☏ +1 954 417-3999, [email protected].
1 Beach House Pompano, 270 North Pompano Beach Blvd, ☏ +1 954 607-6530. Su 10AM–9PM, M–Th 11AM–9PM, F–Sa 11AM–10PM. (updated Aug 2021) 2 Affendi Grill, 2780 E Atlantic Blvd, ☏ +1 954-960-2500. Mediterranean. Checkers Old Munchen, 2209 E. Atlantic Blvd, ☏ +1 954 785-7565. Excellent German food and imported beer. (updated Oct 2022)
There are many bars. 1 26° Brewing Company, 2600 E Atlantic Blvd, ☏ +1 954 532-6964. (updated Aug 2021)
Beachcomber Resort & Villas, 1200 S. Ocean Blvd, ☏ +1 954 941-7830, toll-free: +1-800-231-2423. Offers oceanfront accommodations and luxury amenities that include two outdoor pools, a private beach and complimentary parking. (updated Jan 2016) 1 Fort Lauderdale Marriott Pompano Beach Resort & Spa (Pompano Beach Oceanfront Hotel), 1200 N Ocean Blvd, ☏ +1 954 782-0100, toll-free: +1 855 954-4683. (updated Aug 2021) 2 Seahorse Guesthouse, 901 N Ocean Blvd, ☏ +1 954 786-1359, [email protected]. (updated Aug 2021)
Arrive by plane by flying into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport or Miami International Airport. You may also arrive by cruise ship. The main roads into Pompano Beach are the Federal Hwy, US-1, which enters from the north and south and goes along the east side of the mainland; Ocean Blvd, which is FL-A1A and goes the length of the barrier island from north to south and enters from the north by bridge over Hillsboro Bay and the south across land from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea; and I-95, which goes north-south on the west side of town. There is a network of less important roads, such as Dixie Hwy (FL-811 / north-south) and Atlantic Blvd (FL-814 / east-west to the island) as well and arriving by car provides many options.
Travel tips adapted from Pompano Beach on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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