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

The driving distance from Crestview, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 603 miles (970.4 km), with a travel time of about 08h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 505.1 miles (812.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
602.98 mi
08h 43m
Flight
505.02 mi
812.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
505.02 mi
Kilometers
812.75 km
Flight Time
01h 00m

Driving Distance

Road route
602.98 mi
Kilometers
970.4 km
Drive Time
08h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Wed, May 13, 11:58 PM EDT
Return by in Crestview
Thu, May 14, 7:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crestview
2026-05-13T14:15
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Wed, May 13, 10:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
08h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:43 PM to 5:13 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:34 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crestview
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Micanopy
FL

Town in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Crestview
302 mi
04h 21m
To Fort Lauderdale
301 mi
04h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Ferdon Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Ferdon Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2335 ft · 59 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    239.2 mi · 4 hr 16 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    240.6 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

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

    1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

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

    77 m · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

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

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

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

    2709 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
240 mi · 40%
Florida's Turnpike
120 mi · 20%
Florida's Turnpike South
120 mi · 20%
I-75 South
108 mi · 18%
I 95 South
7.69 mi · 1%
North Ferdon Boulevard
2.73 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

241 mi · 04h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 43m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+97.9 mi
505.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Micanopy
04h 21m from Crestview
Leave By
6:34 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Crestview and 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 Crestview to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 603 miles (970.4 km) and usually takes 08h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Micanopy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 302 miles from Crestview and 301 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 505.1 miles (812.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 97.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $88.27 one way or $176.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 189.1 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Crestview and Fort Lauderdale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Crestview and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Micanopy

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

17 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

34 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

37 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

64 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crestview and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 505.02 mi (812.75 km).

Crestview

#1 Crestview

City in Florida, United States

Population25,663
Coordinates30.7621300, -86.5705100
Altitude72
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: North Ferdon Boulevard (-86.570585, 30.76216)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 970 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)20h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)15h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
21.28 gal
80.54 L · about $88.27
Round trip
$176.54
42.56 gal · 161.08 L
Estimated CO2
189.1 kg one way
Round trip: 378.2 kg / 834 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $88.27 $176.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $97.80 $195.61
Premium $4.90 $104.19 $208.37
Diesel $4.35 $92.57 $185.14

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 13, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Crestview, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL. The current time in Crestview is 14:15:46, although it is 15:15:46 in Fort Lauderdale.

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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.