How far is Ensley, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Ensley, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 649.5 miles (1045.3 km), with a travel time of about 09h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 529.2 miles (851.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 42m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ensley and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ensley and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on West Detroit Boulevard
11 m · 9 sec · West Detroit Boulevard
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Turn left onto Pensacola Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pensacola Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
775 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right
285.7 mi · 5 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 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 Ensley and Fort Lauderdale.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Pensacola Boulevard
Merge slight right
286 mi · 05h 07m
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.
Clear leaving Ensley 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 Ensley to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 649.5 miles (1045.3 km) and usually takes 09h 42m 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?
Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 324.2 miles from Ensley and 325.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 529.2 miles (851.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 120.3 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 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 $95.07 one way or $190.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 203.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Ensley and Fort Lauderdale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Ensley and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Alachua
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 Alachua.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ensley and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 529.23 mi (851.71 km).
#1 Ensley
Census designated place
| Population | 20,602 |
| Coordinates | 30.5188100, -87.2727500 |
| Altitude | 41 |
| 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: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1045 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 06m |
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 | $95.07 | $190.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $105.34 | $210.68 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $112.22 | $224.43 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $99.70 | $199.40 |
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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