Fort Lauderdale to Leisure City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

47 miles 75.6 km · straight line
61.1 miles estimated 98.3 km · driving distance
1h 14min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
203° SSW bearing direction

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Leisure City?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Leisure City is 47 miles (75.6 km) as the crow flies. Leisure City is located SSW of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 61.1 miles, taking about 1h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. 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 Leisure City. 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 Leisure City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 14min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 29min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Fort Lauderdale & Leisure City

Quick Facts

Fort Lauderdale
26.12°N, 80.14°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
Leisure City
25.50°N, 80.43°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 16 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 530.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients