How far is Astatula, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Astatula, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Astatula and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Astatula and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Florida Avenue
37 m · 11 sec · Florida Avenue
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Monroe Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
85 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout
140 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto County Road 455
1.6 mi · 3 min · County Road 455
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2662 ft · 53 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn right
5 m · 1 sec
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Turn left
1505 ft · 42 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on North Hancock Road
2 mi · 4 min · North Hancock Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
210.6 mi · 3 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
77 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
2315 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
2709 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard
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Continue on East Broward Boulevard
988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Astatula and Fort Lauderdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
211 mi · 03h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Astatula and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Astatula to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km) and usually takes 04h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.1 miles from Astatula and 116.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.6 miles (327.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.22 one way or $68.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Astatula and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Vero Corridor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Astatula and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 203.62 mi (327.69 km).
#1 Astatula
Town of the United States
| Population | 2,122 |
| Coordinates | 28.7097200, -81.7328500 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $34.22 | $68.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $37.92 | $75.83 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $40.39 | $80.78 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $35.89 | $71.77 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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