How far is Bloomingdale, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Bloomingdale, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 01m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
225.23 mi
04h 00m
Flight
177.87 mi
286.26 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.87 mi
Kilometers
286.26 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.23 mi
Kilometers
362.48 km
Drive Time
04h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Sat, May 30, 2:11 PM EDT
Return by in Bloomingdale
Sat, May 30, 6:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomingdale
2026-05-30T10:10
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Sat, May 30, 2:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomingdale
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Vero Corridor
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Bloomingdale
114.8 mi
02h 00m
To Fort Lauderdale
110.4 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph W
Destination
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bloomingdale and Fort Lauderdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bloomingdale and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Bloomingdale Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bloomingdale Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pearson Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Pearson Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Mulrennan Road

    2 mi · 5 min · South Mulrennan Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    23.3 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Flamingo Drive

    2449 ft · 51 sec · Flamingo Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    125.3 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

    77 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown

    2709 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomingdale and Fort Lauderdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
125 mi · 56%
Flamingo Drive
51.3 mi · 23%
I 95 South
7.69 mi · 3%
South Mulrennan Road
2.71 mi · 1%
West Broward Boulevard
1.78 mi · 1%
Main Street
1.68 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

125 mi · 02h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
177.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Vero Corridor
02h 00m from Bloomingdale
Leave By
8:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomingdale and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bloomingdale to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 225.2 miles (362.5 km) and usually takes 04h 00m 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 114.8 miles from Bloomingdale and 110.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 177.9 miles (286.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 8:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.98 one way or $65.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bloomingdale and Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Vero Corridor, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Vero Corridor.

RAIL

Okeechobee

55 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

95 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

111 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Kissimmee

116 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomingdale and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 177.87 mi (286.26 km).

Bloomingdale

#1 Bloomingdale

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population22,711
Coordinates27.8936400, -82.2403700
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Fort Lauderdale

#2 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Bloomingdale Avenue (-82.240375, 27.893703)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.95 gal
30.09 L · about $32.98
Round trip
$65.95
15.9 gal · 60.18 L
Estimated CO2
70.7 kg one way
Round trip: 141.3 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $32.98 $65.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.54 $73.08
Premium $4.90 $38.92 $77.85
Diesel $4.35 $34.58 $69.16

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomingdale and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 10:10:58.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.