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

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Conway, FL is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
205.84 mi
03h 57m
Flight
179.9 mi
289.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.9 mi
Kilometers
289.52 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.84 mi
Kilometers
331.26 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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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 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Sat, May 2, 8:23 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, May 3, 12:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-05-02T16:25
Arrive Conway
Sat, May 2, 8:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:04 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
Florida Ridge
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Fort Lauderdale
103.1 mi
01h 58m
To Conway
102.7 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    186.7 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll, US 17, US 92, US 441: Orlando International Airport

    3054 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto FL 528 Toll East: Kennedy Space Center

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    3.7 mi · 5 min · Beachline Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Tradeport Drive, Conway Road

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Jetport Drive

    73 m · 9 sec · Jetport Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tradeport Drive

    1291 ft · 39 sec · Tradeport Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Conway Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · Conway Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    36 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
187 mi · 91%
Beachline Expressway
3.73 mi · 2%
Conway Road
3.42 mi · 2%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 1%
South Powerline Road
2.41 mi · 1%
Powerline Road
1.14 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

187 mi · 03h 23m

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
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
179.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florida Ridge
01h 58m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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 103.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 102.7 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.11 one way or $60.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Florida Ridge

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

102 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

104 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Conway. Straight-line distance: 179.9 mi (289.52 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

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

#2 Conway

Unincorporated area of Orange County, Florida, USA

Population13,467
Coordinates28.5027800, -81.3306200
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Conway (-81.33062, 28.50278)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.49 L · about $30.11
Round trip
$60.23
14.52 gal · 54.98 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.11 $60.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.37 $66.73
Premium $4.90 $35.54 $71.09
Diesel $4.35 $31.58 $63.16

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Conway. The current time is 16:25:44.

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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.