How far is Eastpoint, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Eastpoint, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 490.6 miles (789.6 km), with a travel time of about 09h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 381.9 miles (614.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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City in Florida, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Eastpoint and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eastpoint and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Patton Drive
46 m · 4 sec · Patton Drive
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Turn slight right onto US 98
36.4 mi · 54 min · US 98
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Continue on Sopchoppy Highway
6.6 mi · 10 min · Sopchoppy Highway
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Turn left onto Coastal Highway
54.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Coastal Highway
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Turn right onto Byron Butler Parkway
58.3 mi · 1 hr 14 min · Byron Butler Parkway
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Keep slight right
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
48 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Take the exit right toward I 75 South: Tampa
1926 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
240.6 mi · 4 hr 20 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 Eastpoint and Fort Lauderdale.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Eastpoint and Slight 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 Eastpoint to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 490.6 miles (789.6 km) and usually takes 09h 49m 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?
Coleman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 245.5 miles from Eastpoint and 245.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 381.9 miles (614.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 108.7 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 EDT. 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 $71.80 one way or $143.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 153.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Eastpoint and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Coleman
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eastpoint and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 381.91 mi (614.63 km).
#1 Eastpoint
Census designated place
| Population | 2,337 |
| Coordinates | 29.7366000, -84.8785200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 790 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 07m |
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 | $71.80 | $143.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $79.56 | $159.11 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $84.75 | $169.50 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $75.30 | $150.60 |
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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