How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Belleair Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Belleair Beach, FL is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
The most populous city 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 Belleair Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Belleair Beach.
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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
209.2 mi · 3 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
19.5 mi · 23 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward 54th Avenue North Westbound
1483 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto 54th Avenue North
1.5 km · 2 min · 54th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 34th Street North
2972 ft · 1 min · 34th Street North
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Continue on US Highway 19 North
6.4 mi · 9 min · US Highway 19 North
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 686: East Bay Drive, Roosevelt Boulevard
1584 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
662 ft · 19 sec · US 19 Northbound Frontage Road
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Turn left onto East Bay Drive
3.6 mi · 7 min · East Bay Drive
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Continue on West Bay Drive
2.3 mi · 5 min · West Bay Drive
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Continue on South Belleair Causeway
1 km · 2 min · South Belleair Causeway
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Continue on Causeway Boulevard
2807 ft · 1 min · Causeway Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Gulf Boulevard
1892 ft · 46 sec · Gulf Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Gulf Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Belleair Beach.
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
209 mi · 03h 44m
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 Cloudy leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Belleair Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Belleair Beach?
The road trip is about 267.1 miles (429.9 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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?
Fort Myers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 133.5 miles from Belleair Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.6 miles (334.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 6:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.12 one way or $78.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Belleair Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Myers
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 Fort Myers.
Fort Myers, Florida
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Belleair Beach. Straight-line distance: 207.58 mi (334.06 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 Belleair Beach
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,595 |
| Coordinates | 27.9230800, -82.8431600 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Belleair Beach (-82.84316, 27.92308)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 430 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $39.12 | $78.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.34 | $86.68 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $46.17 | $92.34 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $41.02 | $82.04 |
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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