How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Fruit Cove, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Fruit Cove, FL is about 307.8 miles (495.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 290.3 miles (467.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Fruit Cove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Fruit Cove.
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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
84.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
2817 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
199.9 mi · 3 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 210: Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove Springs
1804 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left
2457 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Russell Sampson Road
1962 ft · 41 sec · Russell Sampson Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Russell Sampson Road
49 m · 4 sec · Russell Sampson Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Russell Sampson Road
2 mi · 4 min · Russell Sampson Road
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Turn right onto Saint Johns Parkway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Saint Johns Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Race Track Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Race Track Road
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Continue on Fruit Cove Road North
1.3 mi · 3 min · Fruit Cove Road North
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Turn right onto Oakvale Road
1660 ft · 1 min · Oakvale Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Oakvale Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Fruit Cove.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
200 mi · 03h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Lauderdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fruit Cove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Fruit Cove?
The road trip is about 307.8 miles (495.3 km) and usually takes 05h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 153.5 miles from Fruit Cove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 290.3 miles (467.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.05 one way or $90.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Lauderdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fruit Cove.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores
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 Palm Shores.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Fruit Cove. Straight-line distance: 290.32 mi (467.22 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 Fruit Cove
Census designated place
| Population | 29,362 |
| Coordinates | 30.1110700, -81.6417600 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fruit Cove (-81.64176, 30.11107)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $45.05 | $90.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.91 | $99.83 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $53.17 | $106.34 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $47.24 | $94.48 |
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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