How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Gandy, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gandy, FL is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Gandy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Gandy.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
885 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 595 West
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
209.2 mi · 3 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
21.4 mi · 25 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 694: Pinellas Park
2425 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 694 West: Pinellas Park, Seminole, Indian Shores
76 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Gandy Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Gandy Boulevard
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Turn right onto San Fernando Drive Northeast
159 m · 18 sec · San Fernando Drive Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · San Fernando Drive Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Gandy.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Port Everglades Expressway
Merge slight left
209 mi · 03h 44m
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.
Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gandy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Gandy?
The road trip is about 256.6 miles (412.9 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Gateway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 128.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 128.3 miles from Gandy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.54 one way or $75.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Gandy.
Stop Ideas Near Gateway
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 Gateway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Gandy. Straight-line distance: 194.23 mi (312.59 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 Gandy
City in Logan County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 2,031 |
| Coordinates | 27.8685000, -82.6161200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gandy (-82.61612, 27.8685)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 413 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 12m |
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 | $37.54 | $75.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.59 | $83.19 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $44.31 | $88.62 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $39.37 | $78.74 |
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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