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

The driving distance from Chuluota, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 204.7 miles (329.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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
204.68 mi
03h 59m
Flight
184.17 mi
296.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.17 mi
Kilometers
296.4 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
204.68 mi
Kilometers
329.4 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Sat, May 16, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in Chuluota
Sun, May 17, 3:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chuluota
2026-05-16T19:53
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Sat, May 16, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 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
9:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chuluota
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
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From Chuluota
102.6 mi
01h 59m
To Fort Lauderdale
102.1 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph E
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 5th Street

    27 m · 9 sec · 5th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ave E

    775 ft · 23 sec · Ave E

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    2006 ft · 1 min · 7th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South County Road 419

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South County Road 419

  5. 5

    Continue on Chuluota Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Chuluota Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Colonial Drive

    3.4 mi · 5 min · East Colonial Drive

  7. 7

    Take the exit sharp right

    97 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    8.7 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto FL 528 Toll East: Cape Canaveral, Cocoa, Titusville, Beaches

    1918 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    10.1 mi · 11 min · Beachline Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    75.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2588 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    1 km · 2 min

  20. 20

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

    77 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

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

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

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

    2709 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chuluota 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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
84.9 mi · 41%
I 95 South
83.9 mi · 41%
East Colonial Drive
12.2 mi · 6%
Beachline Expressway
10.1 mi · 5%
Chuluota Road
3.73 mi · 2%
South County Road 419
1.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
184.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
01h 59m from Chuluota
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chuluota and Chance 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 Chuluota to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 204.7 miles (329.4 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.6 miles from Chuluota and 102.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 184.2 miles (296.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.95 one way or $59.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Chuluota and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Pierce, 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 Fort Pierce.

RAIL

Okeechobee

54 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

86 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

110 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Delray Beach

113 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chuluota and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 184.17 mi (296.4 km).

Chuluota

#1 Chuluota

Census-designated place in Seminole County, Florida

Population2,483
Coordinates28.6419400, -81.1234000
Altitude18
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: Chuluota (-81.1234, 28.64194)
End: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 329 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.22 gal
27.34 L · about $29.95
Round trip
$59.90
14.44 gal · 54.68 L
Estimated CO2
64.2 kg one way
Round trip: 128.3 kg / 283 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.95 $59.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.18 $66.37
Premium $4.90 $35.35 $70.70
Diesel $4.35 $31.41 $62.81

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Chuluota and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 19:53:26.

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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.