How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from East Pensacola Heights, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to East Pensacola Heights, FL is about 644.5 miles (1037.2 km), with a travel time of about 11h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 521.2 miles (838.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 48m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and East Pensacola Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and East Pensacola Heights.
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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
240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
279.6 mi · 5 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Pensacola, Pace
2234 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Scenic Highway
6 mi · 11 min · Scenic Highway
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Turn right onto East Gonzalez Street
1048 ft · 38 sec · East Gonzalez Street
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Turn right onto Knowles Avenue
56 m · 8 sec · Knowles Avenue
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Turn right
29 m · 7 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 East Pensacola Heights.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
280 mi · 05h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Cloudy near East Pensacola Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to East Pensacola Heights?
The road trip is about 644.5 miles (1037.2 km) and usually takes 11h 48m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 322.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 322.1 miles from East Pensacola Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 521.2 miles (838.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 123.3 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $94.33 one way or $188.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 202.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Lauderdale and East Pensacola Heights, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Cloudy near East Pensacola Heights.
Stop Ideas Near High 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 High Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and East Pensacola Heights. Straight-line distance: 521.21 mi (838.8 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 East Pensacola Heights
A neighborhood in Pensacola, Florida.
| Population | 54,104 |
| Coordinates | 30.4288100, -87.1799700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Pensacola Heights (-87.17997, 30.42881)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1037 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 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 | $94.33 | $188.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $104.51 | $209.03 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $111.34 | $222.67 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $98.92 | $197.84 |
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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