Origin
Aventura, FL
Morning in Aventura on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Aventura, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.2 mi
24 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Aventura, FL
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Aventura and Fort Lauderdale, this 15.2-mile trip is an incredibly efficient commute. Expect a brief 23-minute drive that serves perfectly as a one-day excursion. With a fuel cost of just $2, it is an economical route that requires zero planned stops. You will primarily navigate via I-95, Ives Dairy Road, and West Broward Boulevard to reach your destination. Because both cities are located within the same region of Florida, the transition is seamless and familiar. This drive is best viewed as a straightforward connection rather than a scenic tour, making it ideal for those who prioritize speed and simplicity in their travel plans.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| West Broward Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Ives Dairy Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Country Club Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 199th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 29th Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 9.5 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aventura, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on West Country Club Drive
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
West Country Club Drive
2
Turn slight left onto Northeast 199th Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Northeast 199th Street
3
Turn right onto Northeast 29th Place
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Northeast 29th Place
4
Turn slight left onto Ives Dairy Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Ives Dairy Road
Toward NE 203 St, Ives Dairy Rd
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Merge onto I 95
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 27
Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork
465 ft
·
11 sec
Toward SR 842 East
Use the right lane.
9
Turn right onto SR 842
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broward Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on SR 842
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Broward Boulevard
Use the left lane.
11
Arrive at destination
SR 842
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 13.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Northeast 29th Place
Turn right onto Northeast 29th Place
Navigation decision point
5
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
5
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 27
Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
7
13.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 842 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 842 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.42 one way
$4.84 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.13 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Morning in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 63% of your travel spent on major interstates. You will spend the bulk of your time on I-95, which features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 9.5 miles. While the interstate portion allows for a steady pace, the route also incorporates local roads like Ives Dairy Road and West Broward Boulevard to bridge the gap between Aventura and Fort Lauderdale. The experience behind the wheel is functional and direct, shifting from high-speed highway lanes to urban surface streets as you reach your destination. It is a no-nonsense journey designed for drivers who want to cover the distance quickly without the need for technical maneuvering.
63% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and West Broward Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near Northeast 29th Place.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 15.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Northeast 29th Place): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Aventura, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
12.3 mi in
|
~16m
About the Cities
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full guide →Fort Lauderdale is a coastal city on the Atlantic Ocean in the US state of Florida. It is known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive canal system. Situated in Broward County in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area, the city's population is over 180,000 (2021). The city is most famous for its beaches and boats, and while the city of Fort Lauderdale is relatively small in area, the term 'Fort Lauderdale' is often used to refer to the larger metropolis that has grown up around it. It is the county seat for Broward county, and is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metropolitan area, which has over 6.1 million people (2019).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fort Lauderdale, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (Northeast 29th Place): Navigation decision point; at 2.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Lauderdale, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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