How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Big Pine Key, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Big Pine Key, FL is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Monroe County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Big Pine Key.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Big Pine Key.
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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
1.5 km · 1 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 84 West: Florida's Turnpike
925 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight
2518 ft · 44 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
7.2 mi · 8 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
46.9 mi · 54 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left
2930 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Overseas Highway
77.4 mi · 2 hr · Overseas Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Overseas Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Big Pine Key.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Overseas Highway
Continue on Overseas Highway
77.4 mi · 02h 00m
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 Partly Cloudy near Big Pine Key.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Big Pine Key?
The road trip is about 159.4 miles (256.6 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
North Key Largo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 79.6 miles from Big Pine Key.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.35 one way or $46.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Cloudy near Big Pine Key.
Stop Ideas Near North Key Largo
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 North Key Largo.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Big Pine Key. Straight-line distance: 125.62 mi (202.16 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 Big Pine Key
Census designated place
| Population | 4,252 |
| Coordinates | 24.6698700, -81.3539700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Big Pine Key (-81.35397, 24.66987)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 257 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $23.35 | $46.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.88 | $51.75 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $27.56 | $55.13 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $24.49 | $48.98 |
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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