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

The driving distance from Edgewood, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.23 mi
03h 56m
Flight
179.91 mi
289.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.91 mi
Kilometers
289.53 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.23 mi
Kilometers
331.89 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM EDT
Return by in Edgewood
Thu, Apr 23, 5:21 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edgewood
2026-04-22T21:28
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edgewood
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 Edgewood
103.3 mi
01h 58m
To Fort Lauderdale
102.9 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    16 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Orange Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Orange Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oak Ridge Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Oak Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Orange Blossom Trail

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Orange Blossom Trail

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Oсala, Miami, Florida’s Turnpike Toll

    3173 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    186.6 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

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

    1 km · 2 min

  9. 9

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

    77 m · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

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

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

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

    2709 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edgewood 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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
187 mi · 90%
I 95 South
7.69 mi · 4%
South Orange Blossom Trail
2.62 mi · 1%
West Broward Boulevard
1.78 mi · 1%
Oak Ridge Road
1.66 mi · 1%
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

187 mi · 03h 22m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
179.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
01h 58m from Edgewood
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Edgewood and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edgewood to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 206.2 miles (331.9 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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 103.3 miles from Edgewood and 102.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.20 one way or $60.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Edgewood and Partly Sunny 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.

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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 Edgewood and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 179.91 mi (289.53 km).

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#1 Edgewood

City in Orange County, Florida, United States

Population2,795
Coordinates28.4861200, -81.3722900
Altitude29
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: Edgewood (-81.37229, 28.48612)
End: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.55 L · about $30.20
Round trip
$60.39
14.56 gal · 55.1 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.20 $60.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.46 $66.92
Premium $4.90 $35.64 $71.29
Diesel $4.35 $31.67 $63.34

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Edgewood and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 21:28:27.

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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.