How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Fernandina Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Fernandina Beach, FL is about 351.2 miles (565.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 324.2 miles (521.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
351.18 mi
06h 45m
Flight
324.25 mi
521.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
324.25 mi
Kilometers
521.83 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
351.18 mi
Kilometers
565.17 km
Drive Time
06h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fernandina Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 8:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-19T07:06
Arrive Fernandina Beach
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 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
12:45 PM to 2:15 PM EDT

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

Leave by
10:30 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Port Saint John
FL

City in South Africa

From Fort Lauderdale
176 mi
03h 22m
To Fernandina Beach
175.2 mi
03h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
82°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Fernandina Beach.

  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

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    203.6 mi · 3 hr 39 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches

    1477 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches

    2806 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto East Beltway

    21.8 mi · 25 min · East Beltway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 17

    2628 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Main Street

    12.4 mi · 18 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Take the ramp slight right

    64 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right

    11.3 mi · 20 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Ash Street

    1129 ft · 50 sec · Ash Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ash Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
204 mi · 58%
Florida's Turnpike
84.6 mi · 24%
East Beltway
21.8 mi · 6%
Main Street
12.4 mi · 4%
FL 9B North
4.79 mi · 1%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

204 mi · 03h 39m

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
06h 45m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27 mi
324.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint John
03h 22m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
10:30 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Fernandina Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Fernandina Beach?

The road trip is about 351.2 miles (565.2 km) and usually takes 06h 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?

Port Saint John is a useful midpoint, sitting about 176 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 175.2 miles from Fernandina Beach.

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

The direct path is about 324.2 miles (521.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 $51.39 one way or $102.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Fernandina Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Port Saint John

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Saint John, 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 Port Saint John.

RAIL

Winter Park

57 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

58 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

61 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

64 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Fernandina Beach. Straight-line distance: 324.25 mi (521.83 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Fernandina Beach

#2 Fernandina Beach

City in Nassau County, Florida, United States

Population13,290
Coordinates30.6696800, -81.4625900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Fernandina Beach (-81.46259, 30.66968)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 565 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.39 gal
46.91 L · about $51.39
Round trip
$102.79
24.78 gal · 93.82 L
Estimated CO2
110.1 kg one way
Round trip: 220.2 kg / 485 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $51.39 $102.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $56.94 $113.89
Premium $4.90 $60.66 $121.32
Diesel $4.35 $53.90 $107.79

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Fernandina Beach. The current time is 07:06:03.

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.