Origin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Late night in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Boca Pointe, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
18.7 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Boca Pointe, FL
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Trip Overview
Fort Lauderdale to Boca Pointe is 18.7 miles and takes about 30 minutes via I-95 and Powerline Road, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a very short trip, ideal for a single day, connecting two points within Florida. The drive is primarily a mixed-use route, meaning you'll experience both highway speeds and local road conditions. Given its brevity, it's a straightforward journey, perfect for those who want to get from point A to point B without a significant time commitment. You can expect a quick transit between these South Florida locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 9.3 mi | 10m |
| North Powerline Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| South Powerline Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| West Copans Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 18th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Promenade Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Panache Way | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 9.3 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Boca Pointe, FL.
1
Start on SR 842
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
East Broward Boulevard
2
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
3
Merge onto I 95
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 38
Toward Copans Road, Coconut Greek, Margate
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Copans Road West, Coconut Creek, Margate
Use the slight left lane.
6
Turn left onto West Copans Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
West Copans Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto SR 845
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Powerline Road
8
Continue on SR 845
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
South Powerline Road
9
Continue on SR 845
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Powerline Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Southwest 18th Street
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
·
Southwest 18th Street
Use the left / uturn lanes.
11
Turn sharp right onto Promenade Drive
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
·
Promenade Drive
12
Turn right onto Panache Way
110 ft
·
6 sec
·
Panache Way
13
Continue on Panache Way
381 ft
·
16 sec
·
Panache Way
14
Arrive at destination
Panache Way
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 18.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.9 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
11.2 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the exit toward Copans Road, Coconut Greek, Margate
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 38
Toward Copans Road, Coconut Greek, Margate
8
11.6 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Copans Road West, Coconut Creek, Margate
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Copans Road West, Coconut Creek, Margate
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Copans Road
Turn left onto West Copans Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
18.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Panache Way
Turn right onto Panache Way
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.98 one way
$5.95 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.24 | $6.48 |
| premium | $4.72 | $3.48 | $6.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.13 | $8.26 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.62 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Boca Pointe, FL
Late night in Boca Pointe on Sunday
Local time
12:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
30m 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 18.7-mile drive offers a mixed driving experience, with 49% of it on highways. You'll encounter a 9.3-mile stretch on I-95, which will allow for consistent, higher speeds. Following that, the route transitions to local roads like North and South Powerline Road. These sections will likely involve more traffic signals and lower speed limits, changing the rhythm of your drive. Expect the character of the road to shift from open highway cruising to a more stop-and-go pattern as you approach your destination.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.9 miles in near I 95.
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 10 decision points packed into just 18.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Boca Pointe, FL, road signs point toward Coconut Greek, Margate, Copans Road West and Coconut Creek.
Coconut Greek
11.2 mi in
|
~15m
Margate
11.2 mi in
|
~15m
Copans Road West
11.6 mi in
|
~16m
Coconut Creek
11.6 mi in
|
~16m
About the Cities
Starting 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 30m. Total distance: 18.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.3 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 Boca Pointe, 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 1.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Boca Pointe, 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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