Origin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Morning in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday
Local time
8:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fort Lauderdale, FL to North Palm Beach, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 5m
Distance
52.9 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
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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North Palm Beach, FL
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Trip Overview
Fort Lauderdale to North Palm Beach is 52.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 5 minutes via I 95 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Florida, connecting two points in the southeastern part of the state. Expect a straightforward trip that’s mostly highway driving. It’s a short enough distance that you can easily complete it in a single day, making it ideal for a quick transfer or a day trip extension.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 49.1 mi | 56m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Northlake Boulevard | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Mac Arthur Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| McArthur Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lighthouse Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| SR 811 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Garden Boulevard | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 95
— 49.1 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale, FL and North Palm Beach, 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
49 mi
·
56 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 77
Toward Northlake Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight right at fork
290 ft
·
7 sec
Toward Lake Park, North Palm Beach
Use the right lane.
6
Turn straight onto CR 809A
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Northlake Boulevard
Use the right lane.
7
Turn left onto Mac Arthur Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Mac Arthur Boulevard
8
Continue on McArthur Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
McArthur Boulevard
9
Continue on Garden Boulevard
369 ft
·
12 sec
·
Garden Boulevard
10
Turn right onto Lighthouse Drive
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Lighthouse Drive
11
Turn right onto SR 811
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
SR 811
12
Arrive at destination
SR 811
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 1.9 and 52.8 — 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.
7
51 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Take the exit toward Northlake Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 77
Toward Northlake Boulevard
9
51.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Lake Park, North Palm Beach
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Lake Park, North Palm Beach
5
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m in
|
Lighthouse Drive
Turn right onto Lighthouse Drive
Navigation decision point
5
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
SR 811
Turn right onto SR 811
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.42 one way
$16.84 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $9.16 | $18.32 |
| premium | $4.72 | $9.84 | $19.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.68 | $23.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
North Palm Beach, FL
Morning in North Palm Beach on Tuesday
Local time
8:56 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
15 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
1h 5m 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 primarily highway, with 93% of the drive on major roads. You'll spend the longest stretch, 49.1 miles, on I 95. The transition to surface roads will likely occur as you approach your destination in North Palm Beach, with Northlake Boulevard being a key road in that final section. Expect a high volume of exits and merging traffic on I 95.
93% 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: 49.1 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 1.9 miles in near I 95.
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 1h 5m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full guide →Founded 1911
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).
Top landmarks
- • Museum of Art Fort Lauderdale — art museum in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
- • Bryan Building — building in Florida, United States
- • North Woodlawn Cemetery — cemetery in Fort Lauderdale, 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 1h 5m. Total distance: 52.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.1 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 1.9 miles (I 95): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 51 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 51.3 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 North Palm Beach, 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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