How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Babson Park, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Babson Park, FL is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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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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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Babson Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Babson Park.
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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
125.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
43.4 mi · 54 min
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Turn left onto Lewis Griffin Road
1.5 mi · 4 min · Lewis Griffin Road
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Turn left onto Friedlander Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Friedlander Road
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Continue on Backbone Road
2731 ft · 1 min · Backbone Road
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Continue on Golfview Cutoff Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Golfview Cutoff Road
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Turn left onto North Scenic Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · North Scenic Highway
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Turn left onto Rainbow Boulevard
125 m · 14 sec · Rainbow Boulevard
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Turn left onto 5th Avenue
1023 ft · 28 sec · 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Babson Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
125 mi · 02h 17m
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 Babson Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Babson Park?
The road trip is about 185.2 miles (298.1 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?
Indian River Estates is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 92.5 miles from Babson Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.13 one way or $54.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Babson Park.
Stop Ideas Near Indian River Estates
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 Indian River Estates.
Okeechobee
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Babson Park. Straight-line distance: 145.47 mi (234.11 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 Babson Park
Census designated place in Florida, USA
| Population | 1,356 |
| Coordinates | 27.8319700, -81.5223000 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Babson Park (-81.5223, 27.83197)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 298 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $27.13 | $54.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.06 | $60.12 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $32.02 | $64.04 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $28.45 | $56.90 |
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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