Fort Lauderdale to Riviera Beach: Road Trip Guide & Distance

45.4 miles 73 km · straight line
59 miles estimated 94.9 km · driving distance
1h 11min estimated drive time
$6 - $7 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
N bearing direction

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Riviera Beach?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Riviera Beach is 45.4 miles (73 km) as the crow flies. Riviera Beach is located N of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 59 miles, taking about 1h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. 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 Riviera Beach. 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 Riviera Beach

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 11min $6 - $7 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 25min $5–$9* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Fort Lauderdale & Riviera Beach

Quick Facts

Fort Lauderdale
26.12°N, 80.14°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
Riviera Beach
26.78°N, 80.06°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 15 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 549 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients