Origin
Delray Beach, FL
Morning in Delray Beach on Sunday
Local time
6:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Delray Beach, 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
37m
Distance
28.3 mi
46 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 34m
★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Delray Beach, FL
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Trip Overview
Traveling the 28.4 miles between Delray Beach and Fort Lauderdale is a quick, straightforward journey that typically takes about 33 minutes. You will primarily navigate via I-95 South and FL-842 to complete this trip within the Florida region. Because the duration is so brief, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $5, this route is an economical choice for those moving between these two coastal cities. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, the proximity of these locations makes for a hassle-free transition.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 24.5 mi | 28m |
| West Broward Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| East Atlantic Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 24.5 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delray Beach, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on SR 806
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Atlantic Avenue
2
Take the ramp
397 ft
·
9 sec
Toward I 95
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the straight lane.
4
Merge onto I 95
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
21 mi
·
23 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 27
Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Turn left onto SR 842
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broward Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on SR 842
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Broward Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Arrive at destination
SR 842
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 26.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 95 South: Miami
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
5.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
25.8 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
4
26.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
SR 842 / West Broward Boulevard
Turn left onto SR 842 / West Broward Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.50 one way
$9.01 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.25 | $12.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
| Efficient EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.96 | $1.81 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
6:15 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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
37m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy, local-style drive rather than a long-haul interstate cruise. While the route utilizes I-95, you will find that there is effectively no significant highway stretch, as the trip is categorized by its local road connectivity. You should be prepared for frequent turns and urban navigation as you transition between the two cities. The road's personality is defined by its stop-and-go nature rather than high-speed highway segments. Navigating this path requires your full attention to changing road signs and local intersections rather than settling into a long, monotonous stint behind the wheel.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.5 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 Broward Boulevard. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
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 28.3 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Delray Beach, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
25.8 mi in
|
~31m
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 37m. Total distance: 28.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.5 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 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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