How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Greensboro, NC?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Greensboro, NC is about 774.4 miles (1246.2 km), with a travel time of about 11h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 687.8 miles (1106.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 47m 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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Road
774.33 mi
11h 53m
Flight
687.81 mi
1106.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
687.81 mi
Kilometers
1106.93 km
Flight Time
01h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
774.33 mi
Kilometers
1246.17 km
Drive Time
11h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greensboro
Mon, Apr 20, 10:43 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Mon, Apr 20, 10:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-19T22:50
Arrive Greensboro
Mon, Apr 20, 10:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
11h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:54 PM to 7:24 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
12:12 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

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
Dock Junction
GA

Census-designated place in Glynn County, Georgia

From Fort Lauderdale
383.7 mi
05h 56m
To Greensboro
390.7 mi
05h 56m

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
67°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Greensboro.

  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

    22.1 mi · 25 min · East Beltway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Jacksonville, Savannah

    1.2 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah

    1.3 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    117.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    177.8 mi · 3 hr 11 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52: Florence, Darlington

    813 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right

    616 ft · 15 sec

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto West Lucas Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Lucas Street

  28. 28

    Continue on South Main Street

    3.4 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on North Governor Williams Highway

    16.3 mi · 19 min · North Governor Williams Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Cheraw Highway

    12 mi · 17 min · Cheraw Highway

  32. 32

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Church Street

    663 ft · 9 sec · Church Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Front Street

    2788 ft · 42 sec · Front Street

  35. 35

    Turn right

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  36. 36

    Turn left

    17.3 mi · 24 min

  37. 37

    Turn straight

    4.4 mi · 6 min

  38. 38

    Continue straight

    2369 ft · 37 sec

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on I 73 North, I 74 West, US 220 North: Asheboro

    57.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  40. 40

    Keep slight left to continue on I 73 North, US 220 North: Greensboro

    17.6 mi · 20 min

  41. 41

    Continue on Freeman Mill Road

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Freeman Mill Road

  42. 42

    Turn straight onto Freeman Mill Road

    3150 ft · 53 sec · Freeman Mill Road

  43. 43

    Continue on South Edgeworth Street

    1261 ft · 27 sec · South Edgeworth Street

  44. 44

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1233 ft · 40 sec · West Market Street

  45. 45

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
45 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
7 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
500 mi · 65%
Florida's Turnpike
84.6 mi · 11%
I 73 North
75.4 mi · 10%
East Beltway
22.1 mi · 3%
North Governor Williams Highway
16.3 mi · 2%
Cheraw Highway
12 mi · 2%
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
11h 53m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
23h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+86.6 mi
687.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dock Junction
05h 56m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
12:12 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Chance Rain Showers near Greensboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Greensboro?

The road trip is about 774.4 miles (1246.2 km) and usually takes 11h 53m 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?

Dock Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 383.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 390.7 miles from Greensboro.

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

The direct path is about 687.8 miles (1106.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 86.6 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 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 $113.32 one way or $226.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 242.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Chance Rain Showers near Greensboro.

Stop Ideas Near Dock Junction

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Dock Junction and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic Brunswick Courthouse
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

Historic Brunswick Courthouse

Brunswick , GA
701 G St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Rating 4.9/5 11 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Brunswick Old City Hall
Meeting point 4.7 mi away

Brunswick Old City Hall

Brunswick , GA
1229 Newcastle St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Rating 4.7/5 15 reviews City government office,Wedding venue
Brunswick Housing Authority
Nearby stop 5 mi away

Brunswick Housing Authority

Brunswick , GA
1126 Albany St, Brunswick, GA 31520
Rating 3.1/5 17 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dock Junction.

RAIL

Jesup

57 mi away
176 Northwest Broad Street
RAIL

Jacksonville

95 mi away
3570 Clifford Lane
RAIL

Savannah

104 mi away
2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Greensboro. Straight-line distance: 687.81 mi (1106.93 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Greensboro

#2 Greensboro

The third most populous city in North Carolina and the center of the Greensboro metropolitan area.

Population297,878
Coordinates36.0726400, -79.7919800
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)
End: West Market Street (-79.791986, 36.072568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1246 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)25h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)19h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)15h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)12h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)11h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)09h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
27.32 gal
103.43 L · about $113.32
Round trip
$226.65
54.64 gal · 206.86 L
Estimated CO2
242.8 kg one way
Round trip: 485.6 kg / 1071 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $113.32 $226.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $125.56 $251.13
Premium $4.90 $133.76 $267.52
Diesel $4.35 $118.84 $237.68

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Greensboro. The current time is 22:50:07.

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.