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

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Astor, FL is about 257.2 miles (414 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.4 miles (364.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 04m 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
257.24 mi
05h 02m
Flight
226.44 mi
364.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.44 mi
Kilometers
364.42 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.24 mi
Kilometers
413.98 km
Drive Time
05h 02m

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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 05h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Astor
Wed, Apr 15, 12:55 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Wed, Apr 15, 5:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-15T07:53
Arrive Astor
Wed, Apr 15, 12:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Micco
FL

Census-designated place in Brevard County, Florida

From Fort Lauderdale
128.9 mi
02h 31m
To Astor
128.3 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph E
Destination
86°F
Today

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Powerline Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Pompano Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

    610 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    119.8 mi · 2 hr 8 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: DeLand, New Smyrna Beach

    1583 ft · 41 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto State Road 44

    8.6 mi · 10 min · State Road 44

  19. 19

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    8.7 mi · 11 min · East New York Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on East New York Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Blue Lake Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Blue Lake Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on East Plymouth Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · East Plymouth Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Woodland Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Woodland Boulevard

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on North Woodland Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Woodland Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on North US Highway 17

    3.9 mi · 6 min · North US Highway 17

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North US Highway 17

    42 m · 2 sec · North US Highway 17

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto North US Highway 17

    5.5 mi · 7 min · North US Highway 17

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West State Road 40

    6.6 mi · 9 min · West State Road 40

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Blackwater Lane

    88 m · 15 sec · Blackwater Lane

  30. 30

    Turn right onto John Street

    83 m · 12 sec · John Street

  31. 31

    Continue straight

    1095 ft · 50 sec

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Claire Street

    30 m · 10 sec · Claire Street

  33. 33

    Turn left

    18 m · 4 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Astor.

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
34 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
120 mi · 47%
Florida's Turnpike
84.6 mi · 33%
East New York Avenue
9.63 mi · 4%
North US Highway 17
9.37 mi · 4%
State Road 44
8.63 mi · 3%
West State Road 40
6.64 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

120 mi · 02h 08m

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
05h 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
226.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Micco
02h 31m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
6:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Astor.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 257.2 miles (414 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?

Micco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 128.3 miles from Astor.

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

The direct path is about 226.4 miles (364.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 6:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.66 one way or $75.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Astor.

Stop Ideas Near Micco

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Micco, 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 Micco.

RAIL

Okeechobee

77 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

100 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sebring

101 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

112 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Astor. Straight-line distance: 226.44 mi (364.42 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Astor

#2 Astor

Census designated place

Population1,556
Coordinates29.1624800, -81.5253500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Astor (-81.52535, 29.16248)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 414 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.08 gal
34.36 L · about $37.66
Round trip
$75.33
18.16 gal · 68.72 L
Estimated CO2
80.7 kg one way
Round trip: 161.4 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $37.66 $75.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.73 $83.46
Premium $4.90 $44.46 $88.91
Diesel $4.35 $39.50 $79.00

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Astor. The current time is 07:53:06.

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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.