Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach Gardens: Road Trip Guide & Distance

48.4 miles 77.9 km · straight line
62.9 miles estimated 101.3 km · driving distance
1h 16min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
360° N bearing direction

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Palm Beach Gardens?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Beach Gardens is 48.4 miles (77.9 km) as the crow flies. Palm Beach Gardens is located N of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 62.9 miles, taking about 1h 16min. 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. 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 Palm Beach Gardens. 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 Palm Beach Gardens

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 16min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 31min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Fort Lauderdale & Palm Beach Gardens

Quick Facts

Fort Lauderdale
26.12°N, 80.14°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
Palm Beach Gardens
26.82°N, 80.14°W
America/New_York
5m 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 514.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients