How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Gulf Breeze, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Gulf Breeze, FL is about 649.3 miles (1044.9 km), with a travel time of about 11h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 517.7 miles (833.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 57m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Alachua County, Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Gulf Breeze.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Gulf Breeze.
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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
269.9 mi · 4 hr 49 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 191: Milton, Bagdad
1724 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Garcon Point Road
7.2 mi · 10 min · Garcon Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Garcon Point Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road
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Continue on Avalon Boulevard
5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard
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Turn right onto Gulf Breeze Parkway
6.5 mi · 11 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway
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Continue on Gulf Breeze Parkway
122 m · 18 sec · Gulf Breeze Parkway
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Turn right
85 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Gulf Breeze.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
270 mi · 04h 49m
Route Summary
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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.
Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Gulf Breeze.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Gulf Breeze?
The road trip is about 649.3 miles (1044.9 km) and usually takes 11h 57m 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?
High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 324.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 324.5 miles from Gulf Breeze.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 517.7 miles (833.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 131.6 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 $95.03 one way or $190.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 203.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Gulf Breeze, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Gulf Breeze.
Stop Ideas Near High Springs
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 High Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Gulf Breeze. Straight-line distance: 517.71 mi (833.17 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 Gulf Breeze
City in Florida, USA
| Population | 7,075 |
| Coordinates | 30.3571400, -87.1638600 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gulf Breeze (-87.16386, 30.35714)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1045 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 06m |
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 | $95.03 | $190.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $105.29 | $210.59 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $112.17 | $224.33 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $99.66 | $199.32 |
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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