How far is De Leon Springs, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from De Leon Springs, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 246.4 miles (396.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220 miles (354 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between De Leon Springs and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between De Leon Springs and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Wheeler Street
97 m · 16 sec · Wheeler Street
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Turn right onto North US Highway 17
6.4 mi · 10 min · North US Highway 17
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Turn left onto East Plymouth Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Plymouth Avenue
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Continue on Blue Lake Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Blue Lake Avenue
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Turn left onto East New York Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · East New York Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on East New York Avenue
59 m · 5 sec · East New York Avenue
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Continue on East New York Avenue
38 m · 5 sec · East New York Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on East New York Avenue
8.8 mi · 12 min · East New York Avenue
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Continue on State Road 44
8.3 mi · 10 min · State Road 44
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
2252 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
119.2 mi · 2 hr 8 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 De Leon Springs 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.
I 95 South
Merge slight left
119 mi · 02h 08m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving De Leon Springs and Mostly Sunny 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 De Leon Springs to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 246.4 miles (396.6 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from De Leon Springs and 123 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220 miles (354 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 7:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.09 one way or $72.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around De Leon Springs and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between De Leon Springs and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 219.95 mi (353.97 km).
#1 De Leon Springs
Census-designated place in Volusia County, Florida
| Population | 2,614 |
| Coordinates | 29.1198900, -81.3528600 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $36.09 | $72.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.99 | $79.97 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $42.60 | $85.19 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $37.84 | $75.69 |
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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