Origin
Cooper City, FL
Morning in Cooper City on Sunday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cooper City, 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
24m
Distance
13.3 mi
21 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 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cooper City, FL
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Trip Overview
Cooper City to Fort Lauderdale is 13.3 miles and takes about 24 minutes via Griffin Road and I-95, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Florida, traversing local roads and a brief highway segment. Given its minimal distance and duration, this route is best suited for a single-day excursion. It's a straightforward drive, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B quickly without much fuss. Plan for a direct journey with minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Griffin Road | 6.7 mi | 12m |
| I 95 | 2.8 mi | 3m |
| West Broward Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Southwest 90th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 51st Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Griffin Road
— 6.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cooper City, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on this road
103 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto Southwest 51st Street
474 ft
·
28 sec
·
Southwest 51st Street
3
Turn left onto Southwest 90th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 90th Avenue
4
Turn right onto SR 818
6.7 mi
·
12 min
·
Griffin Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
6
Merge onto I 95
2.8 mi
·
3 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 11.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 818 / Griffin Road
Turn right onto SR 818 / Griffin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
7.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
Navigation decision point
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
5
7.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.4 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
11.3 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
$2.12 one way
$4.23 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.30 | $4.61 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.94 | $5.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.40 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
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
7:58 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
24m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter numerous intersections and traffic lights rather than extended periods of highway cruising. While I-95 is part of the journey, it accounts for only 21% of the total mileage. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 6.7 miles along Griffin Road. Expect a driving experience that requires constant attention to local traffic patterns and directional changes, typical of navigating through populated suburban areas.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.7 mi on Griffin Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 SR 818 / Griffin Road.
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 9 decision points packed into just 13.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 24m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (SR 818 / Griffin Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.6 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 Cooper City, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
10.4 mi in
|
~17m
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 24m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m 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 6.7 miles on Griffin Road. 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 (SR 818 / Griffin Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.6 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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