How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Florida Ridge, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Florida Ridge, FL is about 109.4 miles (176 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
109.37 mi
02h 16m
Flight
101.85 mi
163.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.85 mi
Kilometers
163.91 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.37 mi
Kilometers
176.01 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florida Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 8:31 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sat, Apr 18, 10:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-18T06:14
Arrive Florida Ridge
Sat, Apr 18, 8:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Jupiter
FL

Town located in Palm Beach County, Florida

From Fort Lauderdale
54.9 mi
01h 08m
To Florida Ridge
54.5 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Florida Ridge.

  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 left to continue on South Kings Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · South Kings Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Kings Highway

    5.1 mi · 8 min · North Kings Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Turnpike Feeder Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Turnpike Feeder Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto US Highway 1

    2.8 mi · 4 min · US Highway 1

  16. 16

    Turn left onto 9th Street Southwest

    1.1 km · 1 min · 9th Street Southwest

  17. 17

    Turn left onto 7th Road Southwest

    2462 ft · 2 min · 7th Road Southwest

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Road Southwest

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
84.6 mi · 77%
North Kings Highway
5.07 mi · 5%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 3%
US Highway 1
2.75 mi · 3%
Turnpike Feeder Road
2.73 mi · 2%
South Kings Highway
2.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

84.6 mi · 01h 33m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
101.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jupiter
01h 08m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
1:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Florida Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Florida Ridge?

The road trip is about 109.4 miles (176 km) and usually takes 02h 16m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jupiter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 54.5 miles from Florida Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.01 one way or $32.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Florida Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Jupiter

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jupiter, 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 Jupiter.

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West Palm Beach

25 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

53 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

69 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

81 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Florida Ridge. Straight-line distance: 101.85 mi (163.91 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Florida Ridge

#2 Florida Ridge

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

Population18,164
Coordinates27.5803100, -80.3867200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Florida Ridge (-80.38672, 27.58031)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 176 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.86 gal
14.61 L · about $16.01
Round trip
$32.02
7.72 gal · 29.22 L
Estimated CO2
34.3 kg one way
Round trip: 68.6 kg / 151 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $16.01 $32.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.74 $35.48
Premium $4.90 $18.90 $37.80
Diesel $4.35 $16.79 $33.58

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Florida Ridge. The current time is 06:14:36.

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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.