FLL to Miami Beach
Mid-Beach and North Beach, minus the detours
Distance
22 miles
Travel time
30-45 minutes
Fare
from $85
North of the South Beach postcard lies the Miami Beach that regulars quietly prefer: the resort row of Mid-Beach around the Fontainebleau and Eden Roc, the Faena District’s red-and-gold theater of a hotel, and the low-key surf neighborhoods of North Beach up past 71st Street. Reaching any of it from Fort Lauderdale Airport is a clean 22-mile run.
The key is the Julia Tuttle Causeway. Your driver takes I-95 south and swings east on I-195, crossing the bay directly into 41st Street, which puts Mid-Beach hotels minutes from the bridge and skips the South Beach congestion entirely. Depending on traffic, the whole trip takes 30 to 45 minutes.
Collins Avenue addresses can be confusing, with towers sharing names and entrances tucked on side streets, so we confirm the exact property before pickup. Whether you are holding a cabana at the Fontainebleau, an oceanfront room in the Faena District, or a family rental near the North Beach Oceanside Park, the car stops where you actually need it to.
The route
From Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL): I-95 South to I-195 East over the Julia Tuttle Causeway, arriving at 41st Street.
What to expect on this transfer
- Direct arrival via the Julia Tuttle Causeway, the fast lane to Mid-Beach
- Exact drop-offs along Collins Avenue, from the Fontainebleau to North Beach
- A calmer alternative to South Beach traffic on busy weekends
- Flight tracking and 30 to 60 minutes of free waiting on every airport pickup
Good to know before you ride
The big Mid-Beach resorts stage arrivals through busy porte-cocheres; if you are meeting family already checked in, a side drop at the Collins Avenue entrance often saves ten minutes of driveway queue at the Fontainebleau.
North Beach is the sleeper pick for longer stays: quieter sand, easier parking for visiting friends, and the boardwalk runs all the way south when you feel like the fancier scenery. Whichever end you choose, book the return to FLL the same way you came, over the Julia Tuttle, and give yourself three hours before a domestic flight.
Example fares for this route
| Vehicle class | Passengers | Bags | Fare from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business | 3 | 3 | $85 |
| Business SUV | 6 | 6 | $114 |
| First Class | 3 | 3 | $133 |
| Luxury SUV | 6 | 6 | $142 |
| Sprinter Van | 14 | 14 | $171 |
| Limo & Party Bus | 10 | 10 | $209 |
Fares shown are starting fares for the Business class sedan. Your exact all-inclusive price is calculated instantly when you book.
Ready for the ride to Miami Beach?
FLL to Miami runs this route around the clock. Book now and your chauffeur will be at FLL baggage claim when you land.
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