How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Gretna, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gretna, FL is about 482.3 miles (776.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 414.5 miles (667 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 49m 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 08h 54m.
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 Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Gretna.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Gretna.
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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
115 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 267: Quincy
1571 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
3.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Jefferson Street
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Continue on Blue Star Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Blue Star Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Broad Avenue
800 ft · 37 sec · Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
15 m · 4 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Gretna.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
240 mi · 04h 20m
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.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Rain Showers Likely near Gretna.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Gretna?
The road trip is about 482.3 miles (776.2 km) and usually takes 08h 54m 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?
Leesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 241.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 240.9 miles from Gretna.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 414.5 miles (667 km), while the road route adds roughly 67.8 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 $70.60 one way or $141.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 151.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Rain Showers Likely near Gretna.
Stop Ideas Near Leesburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Plantation-Hermitage Hall
Tavares Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leesburg.
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Ocala, Florida
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Gretna. Straight-line distance: 414.44 mi (666.98 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 Gretna
Human settlement in Gadsden County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,430 |
| Coordinates | 30.6171400, -84.6599100 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gretna (-84.65991, 30.61714)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 776 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 01m |
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 | $70.60 | $141.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $78.22 | $156.45 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $83.33 | $166.66 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $74.04 | $148.07 |
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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