How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Doctor Phillips, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Doctor Phillips, FL is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.9 miles (291.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.
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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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Doctor Phillips.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Doctor Phillips.
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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
191 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
2234 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
2828 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Universal
2341 ft · 57 sec
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Continue on Adventure Way
1791 ft · 55 sec · Adventure Way
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Turn left onto Hollywood Way
944 ft · 38 sec · Hollywood Way
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Turn left onto Turkey Lake Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Turkey Lake Road
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Turn right onto West Sand Lake Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Sand Lake Road
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Turn left onto The Esplanade
592 ft · 29 sec · The Esplanade
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Turn right onto Villa Drive
58 m · 8 sec · Villa Drive
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Turn right onto Mallorca Court
39 m · 5 sec · Mallorca Court
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Turn right
43 m · 10 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Doctor Phillips.
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
191 mi · 03h 27m
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 leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Doctor Phillips.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Doctor Phillips?
The road trip is about 206.9 miles (332.9 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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 103.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 103.2 miles from Doctor Phillips.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.9 miles (291.1 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 $30.28 one way or $60.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Doctor Phillips.
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.
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West Palm Beach
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Doctor Phillips. Straight-line distance: 180.87 mi (291.08 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 Doctor Phillips
Unincorporated community in Florida
| Population | 10,981 |
| Coordinates | 28.4494500, -81.4922900 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Doctor Phillips (-81.49229, 28.44945)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 333 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $30.28 | $60.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.55 | $67.10 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $35.74 | $71.48 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $31.75 | $63.51 |
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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