How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Archer, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Archer, FL is about 308 miles (495.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 276.6 miles (445.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 38m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Archer.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Archer.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue
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Continue on Powerline Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road
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Continue on South Powerline Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road
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Continue on South Pompano Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
610 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Ocala, Williston
1342 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston
90 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
21.3 mi · 27 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
11 mi · 15 min · Main Street
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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 Archer.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
240 mi · 04h 20m
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 Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Archer.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Archer?
The road trip is about 308 miles (495.7 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
June Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 153.7 miles from Archer.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 276.6 miles (445.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 5:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.09 one way or $90.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Archer.
Stop Ideas Near June Park
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 June Park.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Okeechobee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Archer. Straight-line distance: 276.58 mi (445.11 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 Archer
City in Florida
| Population | 1,204 |
| Coordinates | 29.5299700, -82.5190000 |
| Altitude | 28 |
| Country | United States |
End: Archer (-82.519, 29.52997)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $45.09 | $90.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.96 | $99.92 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $53.22 | $106.44 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $47.28 | $94.57 |
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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