How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from De Leon Springs, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to De Leon Springs, FL is about 243.8 miles (392.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220 miles (354 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and De Leon Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and De Leon Springs.
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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
84.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
2817 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
119.8 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 44: DeLand, New Smyrna Beach
1583 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 44
8.6 mi · 10 min · State Road 44
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Continue on East New York Avenue
8.7 mi · 11 min · East New York Avenue
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Continue on East New York Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East New York Avenue
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Turn right onto Blue Lake Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Blue Lake Avenue
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Continue on East Plymouth Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · East Plymouth Avenue
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Turn right onto North Woodland Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Woodland Boulevard
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Keep slight left to continue on North Woodland Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Woodland Boulevard
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Continue on North US Highway 17
2.8 mi · 4 min · North US Highway 17
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Turn left onto Wheeler Street
110 m · 15 sec · Wheeler Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wheeler Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and De Leon Springs.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
120 mi · 02h 08m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Lauderdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near De Leon Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to De Leon Springs?
The road trip is about 243.8 miles (392.3 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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 122.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 121.6 miles from De Leon Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220 miles (354 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 7:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.67 one way or $71.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Lauderdale and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near De Leon Springs.
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 De Leon Springs. Straight-line distance: 219.95 mi (353.97 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 De Leon Springs
Census-designated place in Volusia County, Florida
| Population | 2,614 |
| Coordinates | 29.1198900, -81.3528600 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: De Leon Springs (-81.35286, 29.11989)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 392 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 02m |
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 | $35.67 | $71.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.53 | $79.05 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $42.11 | $84.21 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $37.41 | $74.82 |
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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