How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Ensley, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Ensley, FL is about 645.4 miles (1038.6 km), with a travel time of about 11h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 529.2 miles (851.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 30m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
645.37 mi
11h 45m
Flight
529.23 mi
851.71 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
529.23 mi
Kilometers
851.71 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
645.37 mi
Kilometers
1038.63 km
Drive Time
11h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ensley
Sun, May 3, 6:40 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Mon, May 4, 7:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-05-03T07:55
Arrive Ensley
Sun, May 3, 7:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
11h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:45 PM to 6:15 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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.

Mid-route stop
High Springs
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Fort Lauderdale
322.8 mi
05h 52m
To Ensley
322.6 mi
05h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Ensley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Ensley.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Powerline Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Pompano Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

    610 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    285.8 mi · 5 hr 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Pensacola, Cantonment,

    800 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North: Cantonment, Pensacola Boulevard

    1700 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Pensacola Boulevard

    1.4 km · 2 min · Pensacola Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

    70 m · 10 sec · West Johnson Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Mayflower Avenue

    132 m · 17 sec · Mayflower Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Detroit Boulevard

    44 m · 5 sec · West Detroit Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Detroit Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Ensley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
348 mi · 54%
I 10 West
286 mi · 44%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi
South Powerline Road
2.41 mi
Powerline Road
1.14 mi
South Pompano Parkway
1.04 mi
Longest Stretch

I 10 West

Merge slight right

286 mi · 05h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
11h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+116.2 mi
529.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Springs
05h 52m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Clear near Ensley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Ensley?

The road trip is about 645.4 miles (1038.6 km) and usually takes 11h 45m 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 322.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 322.6 miles from Ensley.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 529.2 miles (851.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 116.2 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 $94.45 one way or $188.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 202.4 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 Ensley, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Clear near Ensley.

Stop Ideas Near High Springs

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around High Springs, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to High Springs.

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

33 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

42 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

83 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

94 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Ensley. Straight-line distance: 529.23 mi (851.71 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Ensley

#2 Ensley

Census designated place

Population20,602
Coordinates30.5188100, -87.2727500
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Ensley (-87.27275, 30.51881)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1039 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)12h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
22.77 gal
86.21 L · about $94.45
Round trip
$188.90
45.54 gal · 172.42 L
Estimated CO2
202.4 kg one way
Round trip: 404.7 kg / 892 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $94.45 $188.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $104.65 $209.30
Premium $4.90 $111.48 $222.96
Diesel $4.35 $99.05 $198.10

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 03, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Ensley, FL. The current time in Fort Lauderdale is 07:55:01, although it is 06:55:01 in Ensley.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.