How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Anna Maria, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Anna Maria, FL is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187 miles (301 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Anna Maria.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Anna Maria.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
885 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 595 West
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
202 mi · 3 hr 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 64: Bradenton, Wauchula, Zolfo Springs
2091 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 64 East
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Road 64 East
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Continue on Manatee Avenue East
2.3 mi · 5 min · Manatee Avenue East
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Continue on Manatee Avenue West
6.9 mi · 13 min · Manatee Avenue West
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Continue straight
534 ft · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Manatee Avenue West
2 mi · 4 min · Manatee Avenue West
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Turn right onto Gulf Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Gulf Drive
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Turn right onto Marina Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Marina Drive
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Continue on Palm Drive
1.1 km · 2 min · Palm Drive
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Continue on Gulf Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Gulf Drive
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Turn right onto Pine Avenue
1913 ft · 1 min · Pine Avenue
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Turn left
24 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Anna Maria.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Port Everglades Expressway
Merge slight left
202 mi · 03h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Anna Maria.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Anna Maria?
The road trip is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Estero is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 118.4 miles from Anna Maria.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187 miles (301 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.68 one way or $69.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Anna Maria.
Stop Ideas Near Estero
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 Estero.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Anna Maria. Straight-line distance: 187.01 mi (300.97 km).
#1 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anna Maria
City in Manatee County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,775 |
| Coordinates | 27.5311500, -82.7334300 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anna Maria (-82.73343, 27.53115)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 381 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 57m |
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 | $34.68 | $69.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.42 | $76.85 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $40.93 | $81.86 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $36.37 | $72.73 |
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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