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Cities Near Fort Lauderdale

Cities near Fort Lauderdale, Florida: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Plantation, West Hollywood, Pompano Beach. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Fort Lauderdale, Florida is Plantation, about 6 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Plantation6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
West Hollywood7 mi / 12 km25 minDrive/railDay trip
Pompano Beach8 mi / 13 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Coral Springs13 mi / 21 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Weston16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
North Miami16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Boca Raton17 mi / 27 km32 minDrive/railDay trip
Miami Beach23 mi / 37 km44 minDrive/railDay trip
Doral25 mi / 40 km48 minDrive/railDay trip
Boynton Beach28 mi / 45 km55 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Fort Lauderdale

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Plantation, West Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Weston. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Fort Lauderdale include Plantation, West Hollywood, Pompano Beach, Coral Springs, Weston. The closest is Plantation, about 6 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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