Day trip from Miami Gardens to Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale lies 22 km (14 mi) north-east of Miami Gardens, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 22 km (14 mi) apart, Fort Lauderdale is a realistic day trip from Miami Gardens: about 22 min each way by road.
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| Miami Gardens | Fort Lauderdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 113,187 | 183,146 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 33056 | 33301–33394 |
What to see in Fort Lauderdale
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Broward County Library | 7,616,931 | 2017 |
The busiest is Broward County Library at 7,616,931 visitors in 2017. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Fort Lauderdale
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Staying in Fort Lauderdale
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Common questions
How far is Fort Lauderdale from Miami Gardens?
22 km (14 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Miami Gardens; by road roughly 27 km (17 mi).
How long does it take to get from Miami Gardens to Fort Lauderdale by road?
About 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Miami Gardens and Fort Lauderdale?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.