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Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Miami, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

38m

Distance

27.4 mi

44 km

Drive Score

5/10

Practical drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city ​​in Broward County, Florida, United States

Fort Lauderdale, FL

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city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Miami, FL

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Trip Overview

Traveling the 27.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale to Miami is a straightforward, quick journey that typically takes about 38 minutes. Because this is a short trip within Florida, it is perfectly suited for a single day of travel, requiring no overnight stays. You will primarily utilize I-95, transitioning onto East Broward Boulevard and North Miami Avenue as you reach your destination. With a modest fuel budget of just $5, this drive is highly economical and efficient. It serves as a practical connection between two major urban centers, making it ideal for those who need to move between these regions without a lengthy time commitment.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 23.4 mi 29m
East Broward Boulevard 1.6 mi 3m
North Miami Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
Northwest 8th Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 23.4 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Miami, 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

23 mi · 29 min · I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 3B Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
7

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Arrive at destination

North Miami Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.8 and 26.9 — 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
26 mi into trip | ~35m in

Take the exit toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami

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 3B Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
5
26.5 mi into trip | ~36m in | Northwest 8th Street

Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
6
26.9 mi into trip | ~37m in | North Miami Avenue

Turn right onto North Miami Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.36 one way

$8.72 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 10 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $4.74 $9.49
premium $4.72 $5.09 $10.19
diesel $5.61 $6.05 $12.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 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 8.2 0 $2.88 $1.32
Efficient EV 6.9 0 $2.40 $1.10
EV Truck/SUV 11 0 $3.84 $1.75

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.

Forecast as of Apr 13, 2026

Origin

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Afternoon in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday

Local time

12:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Mostly Sunny

E 12 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:08AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL

Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued April 13 at 3:09AM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL

Destination

Miami, FL

Afternoon in Miami on Sunday

Local time

12:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

70°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

9 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

38m 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?

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 85% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You should prepare for a consistent interstate experience, as the longest stretch consists of 23.4 miles on I-95. The route maintains a high-speed, functional personality rather than a winding or scenic character. Expect the environment to shift from the suburban landscape of Fort Lauderdale into the dense, high-traffic urban corridors of Miami. Navigating these segments requires you to stay alert as you transition from the interstate flow onto local arterial roads like North Miami Avenue.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.4 mi on I 95.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and East Broward Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 38m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

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 26 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

27 ft 2 ft

Total Climb

52 ft

Total Descent

48 ft

Highest Point

27 ft

~7.8 mi in

Elevation Range

25 ft

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 Fort Lauderdale, FL to Miami, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Port Of Miami along the way.

Port Of Miami

26 mi in | ~35m

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).

Arriving in Miami, FL

Full guide →

“The Magic City” · Founded 1825

Miami is a major city in the southeastern United States and the second most populous city in Florida. The Greater Miami metropolitan area is the largest in the state with an estimated population just under 6.1 million (2021), which makes it the 9th most populous metro area in the United States. Although tourists generally consider Miami Beach to be part of Miami, it is its own municipality. Miami Beach sits on a barrier island east of Miami and Biscayne Bay. It is home to lots of beach resorts, and is one of the most popular spring break party destinations in the world. This article only covers the city of Miami, not Miami Beach.

Top landmarks

  • • Little Havana — neighborhood in Miami, Florida
  • • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens — historic estate on Biscayne Bay; Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, Florida

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 38m. Total distance: 27.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23.4 miles on I 95. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 26 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Miami, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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