Origin
Coconut Creek, FL
Late night in Coconut Creek on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coconut Creek, 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
25m
Distance
14.4 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coconut Creek, FL
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition between Coconut Creek and Fort Lauderdale, this 16.6-mile trip is an efficient option. You can expect to spend about 27 minutes on the road, making it an easy day trip that requires no overnight stops. Because the route relies entirely on local roads like Portofino Point, Wynmoor Circle, and Westgate Drive, you will avoid highway driving altogether. Budgeting around $3 for fuel should be plenty for this short transit. It is a straightforward connection within Florida, perfect for those who prefer navigating local streets over busy, high-speed interchanges.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 4.1 mi | 4m |
| Lyons Road | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| West Commercial Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Broward Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Northwest 31st Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Wynmoor Circle | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Portofino Point | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 4.1 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coconut Creek, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on Portofino Point
62 ft
·
4 sec
·
Portofino Point
2
Continue on Portofino Point
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Portofino Point
3
At end of road, turn left onto Wynmoor Circle
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wynmoor Circle
4
Turn right onto Westgate Drive
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Westgate Drive
5
Turn left onto Lyons Road
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Lyons Road
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Northwest 31st Avenue
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 31st Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto SR 870
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
West Commercial Boulevard
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
9
Merge onto I 95
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Westgate Drive
Turn right onto Westgate Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Lyons Road
Turn left onto Lyons Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
SR 870 / West Commercial Boulevard
Turn left onto SR 870 / West Commercial Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.9 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
$2.29 one way
$4.58 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.49 | $4.99 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 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 | 4.3 | 0 | $1.51 | $0.69 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.02 | $0.92 |
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
Late night in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday
Local time
12:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
E 7 to 10 mph
4% chance
Live forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:40AM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
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
11 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
25m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate experience. Since the route consists of 0% highway driving, your journey remains grounded in neighborhood streets and surface roads. You will not encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches, as the path requires constant attention to turns and transitions between residential and commercial areas. This is a practical, utilitarian drive that keeps you off the major expressways for the duration of the 16.6-mile trip. Behind the wheel, you will experience the steady, stop-and-go rhythm typical of navigating through localized Florida infrastructure.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.1 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Westgate Drive.
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 14.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.7 miles (Westgate Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Lyons Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (SR 870 / West Commercial Boulevard): 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 Coconut Creek, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
11.9 mi in
|
~19m
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 25m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.1 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 0.7 miles (Westgate Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (Lyons Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (SR 870 / West Commercial Boulevard): 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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