How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Atlantic Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Atlantic Beach, FL is about 321.6 miles (517.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.9 miles (484.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
321.65 mi
06h 07m
Flight
300.89 mi
484.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.89 mi
Kilometers
484.23 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.65 mi
Kilometers
517.65 km
Drive Time
06h 07m

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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 06h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlantic Beach
Wed, Apr 29, 5:41 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Wed, Apr 29, 11:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-29T11:33
Arrive Atlantic Beach
Wed, Apr 29, 5:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:08 PM to 1:38 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Rockledge
FL

City in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

From Fort Lauderdale
161.2 mi
03h 03m
To Atlantic Beach
160.4 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph E
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Atlantic Beach.

  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

    203.6 mi · 3 hr 39 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches

    1477 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches

    2806 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto East Beltway

    4.4 mi · 5 min · East Beltway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 202 East: Butler Boulevard, Jax Beaches

    1.4 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Butler Boulevard

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Butler Boulevard

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward Hodges Boulevard

    1837 ft · 53 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Hodges Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Hodges Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Atlantic Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Atlantic Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Seminole Road

    1 km · 2 min · Seminole Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Plaza Street

    1227 ft · 39 sec · Plaza Street

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Coast Drive

    104 m · 15 sec · East Coast Drive

  29. 29

    Turn left onto 9th Street

    29 m · 4 sec · 9th Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
204 mi · 63%
Florida's Turnpike
84.6 mi · 26%
Hodges Boulevard
5.2 mi · 2%
FL 9B North
4.79 mi · 1%
East Beltway
4.41 mi · 1%
Atlantic Boulevard
3.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

204 mi · 03h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
06h 07m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
300.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockledge
03h 03m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
11:44 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Cloudy near Atlantic Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Atlantic Beach?

The road trip is about 321.6 miles (517.6 km) and usually takes 06h 07m 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?

Rockledge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 160.4 miles from Atlantic Beach.

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

The direct path is about 300.9 miles (484.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 EDT. 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 $47.08 one way or $94.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 100.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Cloudy near Atlantic Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Rockledge

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

67 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Winter Park

67 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

67 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

75 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Atlantic Beach. Straight-line distance: 300.89 mi (484.23 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Atlantic Beach

#2 Atlantic Beach

City in Duval County, Florida, United States

Population13,846
Coordinates30.3344100, -81.3987000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Atlantic Beach (-81.3987, 30.33441)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 518 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.35 gal
42.96 L · about $47.08
Round trip
$94.16
22.7 gal · 85.92 L
Estimated CO2
100.9 kg one way
Round trip: 201.7 kg / 445 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $47.08 $94.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.16 $104.33
Premium $4.90 $55.57 $111.14
Diesel $4.35 $49.37 $98.74

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Atlantic Beach. The current time is 11:33:57.

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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.