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

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Belleview, FL is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.3 miles (377 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 06m 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
263.75 mi
05h 03m
Flight
234.24 mi
376.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.24 mi
Kilometers
376.97 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
263.75 mi
Kilometers
424.47 km
Drive Time
05h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Belleview
Wed, May 13, 12:22 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Wed, May 13, 5:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-05-12T19:19
Arrive Belleview
Wed, May 13, 12:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:03 AM to 1:03 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
6:54 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

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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Fort Lauderdale
132.1 mi
02h 31m
To Belleview
131.7 mi
02h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    236.9 mi · 4 hr 16 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Wildwood

    1601 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 301 North: Leesburg, Wildwood

    58 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    3.2 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    12.2 mi · 18 min

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Abshier Boulevard

    1004 ft · 24 sec · Abshier Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southeast Hames Road

    1881 ft · 40 sec · Southeast Hames Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southeast Brown Road

    690 ft · 35 sec · Southeast Brown Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southeast Hames Road

    686 ft · 30 sec · Southeast Hames Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Southeast 115th Street

    948 ft · 42 sec · Southeast 115th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southeast 55th Avenue Road

    11 m · 2 sec · Southeast 55th Avenue Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 55th Avenue Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
237 mi · 90%
US 301 North
12.2 mi · 5%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 1%
South Powerline Road
2.41 mi · 1%
Powerline Road
1.14 mi
South Pompano Parkway
1.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

237 mi · 04h 16m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
234.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
02h 31m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
6:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Belleview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 263.8 miles (424.5 km) and usually takes 05h 03m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 131.7 miles from Belleview.

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

The direct path is about 234.3 miles (377 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 6:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.62 one way or $77.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Belleview.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Belleview. Straight-line distance: 234.24 mi (376.97 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

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

#2 Belleview

City in Florida

Population5,208
Coordinates29.0552600, -82.0623100
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Belleview (-82.06231, 29.05526)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 424 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.31 gal
35.23 L · about $38.62
Round trip
$77.24
18.62 gal · 70.46 L
Estimated CO2
82.7 kg one way
Round trip: 165.5 kg / 365 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $38.62 $77.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.79 $85.58
Premium $4.90 $45.58 $91.16
Diesel $4.35 $40.50 $81.00

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Belleview. The current time is 19:19:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.