Fort Lauderdale to Miami: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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
Suggested Stops Between Fort Lauderdale & Miami
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Quick Facts
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