How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Citrus Ridge, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Citrus Ridge, FL is about 210 miles (337.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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 04h 05m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Citrus Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Citrus Ridge.
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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
182 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
1519 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay
5.2 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern Connector Extension
3.8 mi · 4 min · Southern Connector Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward Celebration Avenue
1773 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
97 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Celebration Avenue
153 m · 20 sec · Celebration Avenue
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Turn left onto Celebration Place
1330 ft · 44 sec · Celebration Place
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Continue on Celebration Place
991 ft · 22 sec · Celebration Place
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Turn left onto West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
3.2 mi · 5 min · West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
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Turn straight onto Funie Steed Road
3.4 mi · 8 min · Funie Steed Road
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Turn right onto Banana Palm Drive
569 ft · 42 sec · Banana Palm Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Banana Palm Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Citrus Ridge.
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
182 mi · 03h 18m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Citrus Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Citrus Ridge?
The road trip is about 210 miles (337.9 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Florida Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 104.8 miles from Citrus Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 178.4 miles (287.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.6 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 8:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.74 one way or $61.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Citrus Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Florida Ridge
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 Florida Ridge.
Okeechobee
West Palm Beach
Sebring
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Citrus Ridge. Straight-line distance: 178.4 mi (287.11 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 Citrus Ridge
Census designated place in Florida
| Population | 13,285 |
| Coordinates | 28.3338500, -81.6423200 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: Citrus Ridge (-81.64232, 28.33385)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 338 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 37m |
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 | $30.74 | $61.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.06 | $68.11 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $36.28 | $72.56 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $32.23 | $64.47 |
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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