How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Havana, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Havana, FL is about 468 miles (753.2 km), with a travel time of about 08h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 405.1 miles (651.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 20m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
468.05 mi
08h 40m
Flight
405.08 mi
651.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
405.08 mi
Kilometers
651.91 km
Flight Time
00h 48m

Driving Distance

Road route
468.05 mi
Kilometers
753.25 km
Drive Time
08h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Havana
Wed, May 13, 5:40 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Wed, May 13, 2:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-05-12T21:00
Arrive Havana
Wed, May 13, 5:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
08h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:40 PM to 4:10 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
6:40 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
Yalaha
FL

Census-designated place in Lake County, Florida

From Fort Lauderdale
234.3 mi
04h 20m
To Havana
233.8 mi
04h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    96.9 mi · 1 hr 44 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Monroe Street, State Capitol

    2682 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Monroe Street

    12.1 mi · 19 min · North Monroe Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1967 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto 9th Avenue East

    65 m · 6 sec · 9th Avenue East

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Avenue East

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
348 mi · 74%
I 10 West
97.2 mi · 21%
North Monroe Street
12.1 mi · 3%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 1%
South Powerline Road
2.41 mi · 1%
Powerline Road
1.14 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
08h 40m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.9 mi
405.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yalaha
04h 20m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
6:40 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Rain Showers Likely near Havana.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 468 miles (753.2 km) and usually takes 08h 40m 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?

Yalaha is a useful midpoint, sitting about 234.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 233.8 miles from Havana.

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

The direct path is about 405.1 miles (651.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 $68.52 one way or $137.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 146.8 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 Havana.

Stop Ideas Near Yalaha

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 Yalaha and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

City of Tavares - City Hall

Tavares , FL
115E W Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Parking lot
Minneola City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Minneola City Hall

Minneola , FL
800 US-27, Minneola, FL 34715
Rating 4.4/5 28 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.7 mi away

Tavares Utility Billing

Tavares , FL
Tapes City Hall, 201 E Main St, Tavares, FL 32778
Rating 1.3/5 12 reviews Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Yalaha.

BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

26 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

27 mi away
601 North Main Street
RAIL

Winter Park

47 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

48 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Havana. Straight-line distance: 405.08 mi (651.91 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

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

#2 Havana

Town in Gadsden County, Florida

Population1,695
Coordinates30.6238100, -84.4146300
Altitude72
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Havana (-84.41463, 30.62381)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 753 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)15h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)11h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)09h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)07h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)06h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
16.52 gal
62.52 L · about $68.52
Round trip
$137.05
33.04 gal · 125.04 L
Estimated CO2
146.8 kg one way
Round trip: 293.6 kg / 647 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $68.52 $137.05
Mid-grade $4.60 $75.93 $151.85
Premium $4.90 $80.88 $161.76
Diesel $4.35 $71.86 $143.72

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Havana. The current time is 21:00:38.

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.