How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Cortez, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Cortez, FL is about 230 miles (370.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
A city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Cortez.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Cortez.
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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
1.4 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
198.4 mi · 3 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Bradenton, Arcadia
2002 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 70
1245 ft · 24 sec · State Road 70
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Continue on 53rd Avenue East
5.3 mi · 9 min · 53rd Avenue East
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Turn right onto 15th Street East
1437 ft · 31 sec · 15th Street East
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Keep slight left to continue on 301 Boulevard East
1 mi · 2 min · 301 Boulevard East
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Turn slight left onto 44th Avenue East
1255 ft · 25 sec · 44th Avenue East
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Continue on 44th Avenue Connector
576 ft · 13 sec · 44th Avenue Connector
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Turn left onto Cortez Road
7.7 mi · 14 min · Cortez Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cortez Road West
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Cortez.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Port Everglades Expressway
Merge slight left
198 mi · 03h 33m
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 Mostly Sunny near Cortez.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Cortez?
The road trip is about 230 miles (370.2 km) and usually takes 04h 23m 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?
Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 115 miles from Cortez.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.98 one way or $61.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Cortez.
Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs
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 Bonita Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Cortez. Straight-line distance: 182.35 mi (293.47 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 Cortez
Cortez is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 27.4692100, -82.6862100 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cortez (-82.68621, 27.46921)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 52m |
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 | $3.82 | $30.98 | $61.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.30 | $34.92 | $69.85 |
| Premium | $4.64 | $37.71 | $75.42 |
| Diesel | $5.91 | $48.00 | $95.99 |
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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