How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Brookridge, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Brookridge, FL is about 273.2 miles (439.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.2 miles (356 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Brookridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Brookridge.
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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
204.3 mi · 3 hr 41 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 50: Winter Garden, Clermont
1255 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 50 East: Clermont, Winter Garden
121 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 50 West: Clermont
1749 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Colonial Drive
6.7 mi · 11 min · West Colonial Drive
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Continue straight
41.5 mi · 59 min
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Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard
3.4 mi · 6 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard
1483 ft · 43 sec · Clinton Boulevard
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Turn right onto Mobley Road
960 ft · 26 sec · Mobley Road
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Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · Cortez Boulevard
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Turn right onto Brookridge Central Boulevard
1421 ft · 1 min · Brookridge Central Boulevard
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Turn right onto Brookridge Boulevard
46 m · 12 sec · Brookridge Boulevard
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Turn left onto Country Club Drive
1 km · 2 min · Country Club Drive
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Turn right onto Hampton Street
915 ft · 46 sec · Hampton Street
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Turn left onto Weatherford Avenue
1728 ft · 1 min · Weatherford Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Midmoor Boulevard
857 ft · 44 sec · Midmoor Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Rialto Avenue
56 m · 8 sec · Rialto Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rialto Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Brookridge.
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
204 mi · 03h 41m
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.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Brookridge?
The road trip is about 273.2 miles (439.6 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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 136.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 136.4 miles from Brookridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.2 miles (356 km), while the road route adds roughly 52 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 5:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.99 one way or $79.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.7 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 near Brookridge.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Brookridge. Straight-line distance: 221.21 mi (356.01 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 Brookridge
Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida
| Population | 4,420 |
| Coordinates | 28.5511000, -82.4920400 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookridge (-82.49204, 28.5511)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 440 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 24m |
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 | $39.99 | $79.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.31 | $88.61 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $47.20 | $94.39 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $41.93 | $83.87 |
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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