Origin
Boca Raton, FL
Morning in Boca Raton on Sunday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boca Raton, 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
31m
Distance
21.7 mi
35 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boca Raton, FL
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip between Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale, you are looking at a very manageable 21.7-mile drive. Expect to spend about 31 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. Your journey will primarily utilize I-95, alongside portions of West Palmetto Park Road and West Broward Boulevard to navigate between the two cities. With a modest fuel budget of around $4, this route is highly cost-effective and straightforward. Both cities are located within Florida, keeping you firmly in the same region for the entire duration of the commute. It is a practical, no-nonsense path that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 16.1 mi | 18m |
| West Palmetto Park Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| West Broward Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| North Dixie Highway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 2nd Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast Mizner Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 8th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 16.1 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boca Raton, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on this road
37 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
233 ft
·
19 sec
3
At end of road, turn right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Northeast 2nd Avenue
4
Turn right onto Northeast Mizner Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Northeast Mizner Boulevard
5
Continue on Northeast 8th Street
384 ft
·
17 sec
·
Northeast 8th Street
Use the left lane.
6
At end of road, turn left onto North Dixie Highway
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Dixie Highway
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto West Palmetto Park Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
West Palmetto Park Road
Use the right lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the right lane.
9
Merge onto I 95
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 95
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 27
Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn left onto SR 842
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broward Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on SR 842
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Broward Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
SR 842
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northeast 2nd Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Northeast 2nd Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
North Dixie Highway
At end of road, turn left onto North Dixie Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West Palmetto Park Road
Turn right onto West Palmetto Park Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 South: Miami
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 95 South: Miami
8
19.2 mi into trip
|
~26m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.45 one way
$6.91 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.76 | $7.51 |
| premium | $4.72 | $4.04 | $8.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.79 | $9.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
6:12 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
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
31m 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 heavily highway-focused, with 75% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find yourself cruising along a 16.1-mile stretch of I-95, which serves as the backbone of your journey. While the interstate provides the bulk of the distance, you will transition into local roads like West Palmetto Park Road and West Broward Boulevard as you approach your destination. The experience is best described as a direct, functional drive rather than a leisurely cruise. Expect a steady, consistent pace as you navigate the transition from the suburban feel of Boca Raton into the more urban environment of Fort Lauderdale.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.1 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and West Palmetto Park Road. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Northeast 2nd Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Northeast 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Dixie Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (West Palmetto Park Road): 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 Boca Raton, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
19.2 mi in
|
~26m
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 31m. Total distance: 21.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.1 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 0.1 miles (Northeast 2nd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Dixie Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (West Palmetto Park Road): 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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