Origin
Ives Estates, FL
Morning in Ives Estates on Sunday
Local time
7:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ives Estates, 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
21m
Distance
14 mi
23 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 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ives Estates, FL
Larry Milligan
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Trip Overview
Ives Estates to Fort Lauderdale is 14 miles and takes about 21 minutes via I 95 and West Broward Boulevard, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Florida, making it a simple connection between two points. The drive is predominantly highway, so expect a straightforward and quick transit. It's a practical option if you're looking for a direct link without much fuss, suitable for a same-day trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 9.5 mi | 11m |
| West Broward Boulevard | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Ives Dairy Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 0.2 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 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ives Estates, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on Northeast 203rd Street
230 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northeast 203rd Street
2
Turn left onto Northeast 12th Court
140 ft
·
8 sec
·
Northeast 12th Court
3
Turn right onto Northeast 202nd Terrace
264 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northeast 202nd Terrace
4
Turn right onto Northeast 12th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Northeast 12th Avenue
5
Turn right onto Ives Dairy Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Ives Dairy Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 95
9.5 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
2 min
Exit 27
Toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork
465 ft
·
11 sec
Toward SR 842 East
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto SR 842
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
West Broward Boulevard
Use the right lane.
11
Continue on SR 842
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Broward Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Arrive at destination
SR 842
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northeast 12th Court
Turn left onto Northeast 12th Court
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Ives Dairy Road
Turn right onto Ives Dairy Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
8
11.1 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
7
12.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 842 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 842 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.23 one way
$4.46 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.09 | $6.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 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 | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
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
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Morning in Fort Lauderdale 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
21m 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 mostly highway, with 68% of the driving on freeways. You'll encounter the longest stretch of 9.5 miles on I 95. Ives Dairy Road will likely be your entry point to the highway system. Expect a fairly continuous flow of traffic and numerous exits as you approach Fort Lauderdale.
68% 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?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and West Broward Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northeast 12th Court.
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 14 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northeast 12th Court): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Ives Dairy Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: 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 Ives Estates, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Downtown along the way.
Downtown
11.1 mi in
|
~14m
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 21m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). 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 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: near the start (Northeast 12th Court): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Ives Dairy Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: 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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