How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Eglin Village, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Eglin Village, FL is about 610.5 miles (982.5 km), with a travel time of about 11h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 491.1 miles (790.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 18m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The third most populous city in Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Eglin Village.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Eglin Village.
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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
226.4 mi · 4 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
1694 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East John Sims Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · East John Sims Parkway
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Continue on John Sims Parkway
1 km · 1 min · John Sims Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on West John Sims Parkway
2.3 mi · 4 min · West John Sims Parkway
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Keep straight to continue on South John Sims Parkway
722 ft · 14 sec · South John Sims Parkway
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Continue on Eglin Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Eglin Boulevard
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Continue on F Avenue
1632 ft · 33 sec · F Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on 2nd Street
1.3 km · 1 min · 2nd Street
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Turn straight onto Eglin Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Eglin Boulevard
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Turn left onto Gaffney Road
1071 ft · 47 sec · Gaffney Road
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Continue on Hatchee Road
1898 ft · 2 min · Hatchee Road
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Turn left onto Nakina Drive
60 m · 9 sec · Nakina Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Nakina Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Eglin Village.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
240 mi · 04h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Eglin Village.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Eglin Village?
The road trip is about 610.5 miles (982.5 km) and usually takes 11h 18m 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?
Gainesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 305.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 305.2 miles from Eglin Village.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 491.1 miles (790.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.4 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 EST. 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 $82.58 one way or $165.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 191.4 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 Eglin Village, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Eglin Village.
Stop Ideas Near Gainesville
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 Gainesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Eglin Village. Straight-line distance: 491.12 mi (790.38 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 Eglin Village
Eglin Village is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.4629800, -86.5394000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eglin Village (-86.5394, 30.46298)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 982 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 36m |
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 | $3.83 | $82.58 | $165.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $93.05 | $186.11 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $100.44 | $200.88 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $127.97 | $255.94 |
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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