How far is Cape Canaveral, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Cape Canaveral, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.3 miles (258 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cape Canaveral and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cape Canaveral and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Intermodal Gate
47 m · 16 sec · Intermodal Gate
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At the end of the road, turn right onto George J King Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · George J King Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528, SR A1A North: Terminals 5-10, Orlando
1647 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bennett Causeway
8 mi · 10 min · Bennett Causeway
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Continue on Beachline Expressway
1 km · 53 sec · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Clearlake Road
1718 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto East Industry Road
1754 ft · 37 sec · East Industry Road
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Turn right
1082 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
809 ft · 20 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
1445 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
72.9 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the ramp left
1090 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
84.9 mi · 1 hr 33 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 Cape Canaveral 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
84.9 mi · 01h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Cape Canaveral and Mostly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cape Canaveral to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km) and usually takes 02h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Port Saint Lucie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.4 miles from Cape Canaveral and 100.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.3 miles (258 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.46 one way or $56.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cape Canaveral and Mostly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Port Saint Lucie
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 Port Saint Lucie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cape Canaveral and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 160.3 mi (257.98 km).
#1 Cape Canaveral
Cape at the Atlantic coast of Florida, United States
| Population | 10,427 |
| Coordinates | 28.4058400, -80.6047700 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| 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: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 313 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 25m |
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 | $28.46 | $56.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.53 | $63.06 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $33.59 | $67.17 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $29.84 | $59.68 |
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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