Fort Lauderdale to Miami: Road Trip Guide & Distance

25.2 miles 40.5 km · straight line
28.9 miles actual route 46.5 km · driving distance
42min estimated drive time
$3 - $3 estimated fuel cost
~33min flight time · usually no direct flights
188° S bearing direction

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Miami?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Miami is 25.2 miles (40.5 km) as the crow flies. Miami is located S of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 28.9 miles, taking about 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 33min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. 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 Miami. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Miami

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 42min $3 - $3 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Fort Lauderdale & Miami

Quick Facts

Fort Lauderdale
26.12°N, 80.14°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
Miami
25.76°N, 80.19°W
America/New_York
2m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 8 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 2 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 989.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM