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

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Hawthorne, FL is about 306.6 miles (493.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 267.5 miles (430.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
306.57 mi
05h 46m
Flight
267.51 mi
430.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
267.51 mi
Kilometers
430.52 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
306.57 mi
Kilometers
493.38 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hawthorne
Fri, May 22, 7:40 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Fri, May 22, 1:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-05-22T01:54
Arrive Hawthorne
Fri, May 22, 7:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
June Park
FL

Census designated place

From Fort Lauderdale
153.5 mi
02h 53m
To Hawthorne
153 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E
Destination
94°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    28.9 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 326

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest 70th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke

    18.3 mi · 23 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto 69th Avenue

    908 ft · 29 sec · 69th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southeast 220th Terrace

    131 m · 19 sec · Southeast 220th Terrace

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast 220th Terrace

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
270 mi · 88%
North US 301
18.3 mi · 6%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 1%
South Powerline Road
2.41 mi · 1%
Northwest 70th Street
1.46 mi
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

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.

Drive Time
05h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.1 mi
267.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
June Park
02h 53m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
5:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hawthorne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 306.6 miles (493.4 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

June Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 153 miles from Hawthorne.

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

The direct path is about 267.5 miles (430.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.1 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 5:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.88 one way or $89.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hawthorne.

Stop Ideas Near June Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around June Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to June Park.

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Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

85 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

88 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

92 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Hawthorne. Straight-line distance: 267.51 mi (430.52 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hawthorne

City in Florida, United States

Population1,536
Coordinates29.5919100, -82.0873200
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Hawthorne (-82.08732, 29.59191)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 493 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.82 gal
40.95 L · about $44.88
Round trip
$89.76
21.64 gal · 81.9 L
Estimated CO2
96.2 kg one way
Round trip: 192.3 kg / 424 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $44.88 $89.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $49.73 $99.46
Premium $4.90 $52.97 $105.95
Diesel $4.35 $47.07 $94.13

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Hawthorne. The current time is 01:54:39.

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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.