How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Ferry Pass, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Ferry Pass, FL is about 642.3 miles (1033.7 km), with a travel time of about 11h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 525.9 miles (846.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 22m 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 41m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Ferry Pass.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Ferry Pass.
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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
283 mi · 5 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 291
1775 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 291 North: University of West Florida
75 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Davis Highway
1661 ft · 45 sec · North Davis Highway
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Turn right onto East Olive Road
2537 ft · 57 sec · East Olive Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Olive Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Ferry Pass.
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
283 mi · 05h 03m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Clear near Ferry Pass.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Ferry Pass?
The road trip is about 642.3 miles (1033.7 km) and usually takes 11h 41m 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?
Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 321.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 321.1 miles from Ferry Pass.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 525.9 miles (846.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 116.4 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 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 $94.04 one way or $188.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 201.5 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 Ferry Pass, 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 Ferry Pass.
Stop Ideas Near Alachua
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 Alachua.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Ferry Pass. Straight-line distance: 525.9 mi (846.36 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 Ferry Pass
CDP in Florida
| Population | 28,921 |
| Coordinates | 30.5102000, -87.2124700 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ferry Pass (-87.21247, 30.5102)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1034 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 00m |
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 | $94.04 | $188.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $104.19 | $208.38 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $110.99 | $221.98 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $98.61 | $197.23 |
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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