Fort Lauderdale to Kendall West: Road Trip Guide & Distance

34.3 miles 55.2 km · straight line
44.6 miles estimated 71.8 km · driving distance
54min estimated drive time
$4 - $5 estimated fuel cost
~34min flight time · usually no direct flights
213° SSW bearing direction

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Kendall West?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Kendall West is 34.3 miles (55.2 km) as the crow flies. Kendall West is located SSW of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 44.6 miles, taking about 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 34min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Lauderdale and Kendall West. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Fort Lauderdale to Kendall West

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 54min $4 - $5 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Fort Lauderdale & Kendall West

Quick Facts

Fort Lauderdale
26.12°N, 80.14°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
Kendall West
25.71°N, 80.44°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 11 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 726 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients