Origin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Morning in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday
Local time
7:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Ives Estates, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
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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Ives Estates, FL
Larry Milligan
Trip Overview
Fort Lauderdale to Ives Estates is 13.6 miles and takes about 20m via I 95 and East Broward Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Florida, connecting two points in the same state. Given its brief distance and primarily highway profile, it's a straightforward drive. You'll likely find it's a quick hop, perfect for a same-day transit without needing an overnight stay. Plan for a simple commute rather than an extended exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Ives Dairy Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Northeast 12th Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 202nd Terrace | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 203rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northeast 12th Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 9.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Ives Estates, FL.
1
Start on SR 842
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East Broward Boulevard
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 95 South: Miami
3
Keep slight left at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South: Miami
Use the slight left lane.
4
Merge onto I 95
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 16
Toward Northeast 203rd Street, Ives Dairy Road
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right
188 ft
·
4 sec
Toward Hard Rock Stadium, Calder Casino
7
Continue on Ives Dairy Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ives Dairy Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto Northeast 12th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Northeast 12th Avenue
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Northeast 202nd Terrace
264 ft
·
17 sec
·
Northeast 202nd Terrace
10
Turn left onto Northeast 12th Court
140 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast 12th Court
11
Turn right onto Northeast 203rd Street
230 ft
·
10 sec
·
Northeast 203rd Street
12
Arrive at destination
Northeast 203rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 13.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South: Miami
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 95 South: Miami
5
2.6 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 95
Merge onto I 95
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
12.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward Northeast 203rd Street, Ives Dairy Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 16
Toward Northeast 203rd Street, Ives Dairy Road
6
13.3 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Northeast 12th Avenue
Turn left onto Northeast 12th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Northeast 12th Court
Turn left onto Northeast 12th Court
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.33 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.35 | $4.71 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.53 | $5.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 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 | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
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
Ives Estates, FL
Morning in Ives Estates on Sunday
Local time
7:59 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
20m 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 drive is mostly highway, with 70% of the 13.6 miles on the interstate. You'll experience a longest stretch of 9.5 miles on I 95 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a high number of exits as you navigate the urban and suburban landscape. The shift from highway speeds to surface street traffic will be noticeable as you approach your destination.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.5 mi on I 95.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and East Broward Boulevard. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 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 13.6 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 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Ives Estates, FL, road signs point toward Hard Rock Stadium and Calder Casino.
Hard Rock Stadium
12.5 mi in
|
~17m
Calder Casino
12.5 mi in
|
~17m
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 20m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.5 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 Ives Estates, 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 1.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Ives Estates, 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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