Key takeaways
- Fort Lauderdale sits 30 miles north of Miami (Wikipedia, accessed 2026-09-28); Las Olas Boulevard to Brickell City Centre is 29.1 miles, about 42 minutes traffic-free (OpenStreetMap routing, 2026-09-28).
- Airport to cruise port across the county line: FLL to PortMiami 24.3 mi (36 min); Port Everglades Terminal 18 to MIA 29.2 mi (44 min), traffic-free.
- The trip crosses from Broward into Miami-Dade between Hallandale Beach and Aventura; the 95 Express toll lanes on I-95 run from I-395 to Broward Boulevard, with prices that change with congestion (Wikipedia, accessed 2026-09-28).
- Brightline and Tri-Rail both link the two cities, but each ends at a station (MiamiCentral, Miami Airport); a chauffeured car goes door to door with your luggage.
- Same service from Palm Beach County: Mizner Park, Boca Raton to Brickell 45.7 mi (60 min); Clematis Street, West Palm Beach to Brickell 70.9 mi (88 min), traffic-free.
How far is it from Fort Lauderdale to Miami by limo?
Wikipedia places Fort Lauderdale 30 miles north of Miami. On OpenStreetMap driving routes, Las Olas Boulevard to Brickell City Centre is 29.1 miles, about 42 minutes with no traffic; FLL to Brickell is 24.0 miles (35 minutes) and FLL to PortMiami 24.3 miles (36 minutes). Rush hour adds time.
The table covers the main destinations on each side of the county line. Times are OSRM routes on OpenStreetMap data between Google Maps coordinates, computed on 2026-09-28 with no traffic delay. Weekday rush hours in both directions can add substantially, so we time pickups for the conditions on the day, especially for a flight or a sailing.
| From | To | Distance | Time (no traffic) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale | Brickell City Centre, Miami | 29.1 mi | 42 min |
| Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale | Kaseya Center, downtown Miami | 28.4 mi | 42 min |
| Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale | Fontainebleau Miami Beach | 30.8 mi | 46 min |
| Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale | Miami International Airport (MIA) | 30.7 mi | 46 min |
| Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens | 19.5 mi | 32 min |
| FLL airport | Brickell City Centre | 24.0 mi | 35 min |
| FLL airport | PortMiami | 24.3 mi | 36 min |
| FLL airport | Miami Beach Convention Center | 26.4 mi | 40 min |
| Port Everglades, Terminal 18 | PortMiami | 27.9 mi | 42 min |
| Port Everglades, Terminal 18 | Miami International Airport (MIA) | 29.2 mi | 44 min |
| Broward County Convention Center | Miami Beach Convention Center | 29.9 mi | 48 min |
Sources: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Wikipedia (30 miles north of Miami) (accessed September 28, 2026); OSRM driving routes on OpenStreetMap data (router.project-osrm.org), between Google Places coordinates (accessed September 28, 2026)
Which way does the drive go, and are there toll lanes?
The trip leaves Broward County and enters Miami-Dade at the line between Hallandale Beach and Aventura. On I-95, the 95 Express high-occupancy toll lanes run from I-395 to Broward Boulevard; Wikipedia notes that prices vary with congestion and peak hours, tolls are collected electronically, and registered carpools of three or more ride free.
Your chauffeur chooses the route on the day based on traffic. Aventura, in Miami-Dade County, lies directly south of Hallandale Beach in Broward (Wikipedia, accessed 2026-09-28), which is why a trip from Las Olas to Hard Rock Stadium (19.5 miles) is so much shorter than one to Brickell (29.1 miles).
What does a Fort Lauderdale to Miami limo include?
Each trip is a private, door-to-door booking dispatched from our Fort Lauderdale office at 3240 SE 6th Ave. You get a uniformed chauffeur, luggage handling, free Wi-Fi on board and a price quoted before you book. Airport pickups are tracked to your flight, and return trips from Miami can be booked together.
Choose the vehicle by party size and luggage: a Cadillac Escalade SUV for individuals and families, a Sprinter van for larger groups, and executive minibuses (15–40 passengers) or motorcoaches (40–56 passengers, restroom on board) for events and conventions. Business travellers who make the run regularly can use our Fort Lauderdale executive transportation accounts.
- Pickups anywhere in Broward: homes, hotels, the Las Olas area, the convention center, FLL and Port Everglades
- Drop-offs anywhere in Miami-Dade: Brickell, downtown, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, MIA and PortMiami
- Wheelchair-lift vehicles on request; about 30% of our fleet is lift-equipped
- 24/7 dispatch at (954) 708-1028 and toll-free 877-427-1777
Can you take me from FLL or Port Everglades to MIA or PortMiami?
Yes. FLL to PortMiami is 24.3 miles and Port Everglades Terminal 18 to MIA is 29.2 miles on OpenStreetMap routing. PortMiami handles more than 7.2 million cruise passengers a year (FY2023/2024); Port Everglades handled 4,773,873 in fiscal 2025.
Travellers often fly into one county and sail from the other, or land at FLL for a Miami meeting. We meet you at the FLL terminal or the Port Everglades cruise terminal, and drop you at your PortMiami terminal or MIA concourse. Cruise figures are from the PortMiami and Port Everglades Wikipedia articles, accessed 2026-09-28.
Is a limo better than Brightline or Tri-Rail between Fort Lauderdale and Miami?
It depends on where you start and finish. Brightline runs between its downtown Fort Lauderdale station and MiamiCentral, and Tri-Rail stops at Fort Lauderdale Airport, Miami Airport and MiamiCentral. Both end at a station, so luggage, children or a hotel door on Miami Beach usually mean a car for the last leg anyway.
Station details come from Google Maps listings (Brightline Fort Lauderdale, 101 NW 2nd Ave; MiamiCentral, 600 NW 1st Ave) and Tri-Rail's published station list, both read on 2026-09-28. We do not quote train schedules here; check the operators directly.
| Option | Fort Lauderdale end | Miami end | Door to door? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brightline | Fort Lauderdale station, 101 NW 2nd Ave | MiamiCentral, 600 NW 1st Ave | No |
| Tri-Rail | Fort Lauderdale or Fort Lauderdale Airport station | Miami Airport or MiamiCentral station | No |
| Apex chauffeured car | Your address, FLL or Port Everglades | Your address, MIA or PortMiami | Yes |
Sources: Tri-Rail station list (fare calculator: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Airport, Miami Airport, MiamiCentral) (accessed September 28, 2026); MiamiCentral, Wikipedia (600 NW 1st Avenue, Miami) (accessed September 28, 2026)
Do you also drive to Miami from Boca Raton and West Palm Beach?
Yes. The same service runs from Palm Beach County, dispatched from Fort Lauderdale. Mizner Park in Boca Raton to Brickell City Centre is 45.7 miles, about 60 minutes traffic-free, and Clematis Street in West Palm Beach to Brickell is 70.9 miles, about 88 minutes. Wikipedia places West Palm Beach 68 miles north of downtown Miami.
West Palm Beach is the county seat of Palm Beach County (Wikipedia, accessed 2026-09-28). For trips that long, most groups book a Sprinter van or larger so everyone travels together; tell us your passenger count and luggage and dispatch sizes the vehicle.
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(954) 708-1028Frequently asked questions
Who books a limo between Fort Lauderdale and Miami?
It suits travellers crossing the county line with a fixed time to meet: cruise passengers flying into FLL and sailing from PortMiami (or the reverse), business travellers with Miami meetings, and groups heading to events in Miami Beach or Miami Gardens.
What is the driving time from Fort Lauderdale to Miami?
Las Olas Boulevard to Brickell City Centre is 29.1 miles, about 42 minutes with no traffic, on OpenStreetMap routing (2026-09-28). Rush hour can add substantially, so we schedule with a buffer.
Why book a chauffeur instead of taking the train?
Brightline and Tri-Rail stop at stations. If you have luggage, children, a group, or a destination away from the stations, a chauffeured car saves the transfers at each end.
When should I leave Fort Lauderdale for a flight out of MIA?
Las Olas to MIA is about 46 minutes with no traffic. We set the pickup from your flight time and the day's traffic, and add time in weekday rush hours.
Where in Miami will you drop me off?
Anywhere you choose: a Brickell or downtown address, a Miami Beach hotel, MIA departures, or your ship's terminal at PortMiami.
How much is a limo from Fort Lauderdale to Miami?
The rate depends on the vehicle, the pickup and drop-off points, and the time of day. We quote it before you book; call (954) 708-1028 or use the online reservation page.
Sources
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Wikipedia (30 miles north of Miami) — accessed September 28, 2026
- OSRM driving routes on OpenStreetMap data (router.project-osrm.org), between Google Places coordinates — accessed September 28, 2026
- 95 Express (Miami), Wikipedia (HOT lanes, variable pricing, electronic tolls, free for registered carpools of three or more) — accessed September 28, 2026
- Hallandale Beach, Florida, Wikipedia (Aventura, Miami-Dade County, to the south) — accessed September 28, 2026
- Tri-Rail station list (fare calculator: Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Airport, Miami Airport, MiamiCentral) — accessed September 28, 2026
- MiamiCentral, Wikipedia (600 NW 1st Avenue, Miami) — accessed September 28, 2026
- PortMiami, Wikipedia (7.2 million cruise passengers, FY2023/2024) — accessed September 28, 2026
- Port Everglades, Wikipedia (4,773,873 cruise passengers, fiscal 2025) — accessed September 28, 2026
- West Palm Beach, Florida, Wikipedia (68 miles north of downtown Miami; county seat of Palm Beach County) — accessed September 28, 2026