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

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Hilliard, FL is about 353.7 miles (569.3 km), with a travel time of about 06h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 333.6 miles (536.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
353.77 mi
06h 42m
Flight
333.56 mi
536.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
333.56 mi
Kilometers
536.81 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
353.77 mi
Kilometers
569.34 km
Drive Time
06h 42m

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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 06h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilliard
Tue, May 5, 1:50 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Tue, May 5, 8:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-05-04T19:07
Arrive Hilliard
Tue, May 5, 1:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:42 PM to 2:12 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
10:36 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
Port Saint John
FL

City in South Africa

From Fort Lauderdale
177.3 mi
03h 21m
To Hilliard
176.5 mi
03h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NE
Destination
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    26.3 mi · 30 min · East Beltway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 115: Lem Turner Road

    1376 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Lem Turner Road

    11 mi · 15 min · Lem Turner Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    11.2 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

    Turn right

    41 m · 3 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
204 mi · 58%
Florida's Turnpike
84.6 mi · 24%
East Beltway
26.3 mi · 7%
Lem Turner Road
11 mi · 3%
FL 9B North
4.79 mi · 1%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 1%
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
06h 42m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
333.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint John
03h 21m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
10:36 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Hilliard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 353.7 miles (569.3 km) and usually takes 06h 42m 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?

Port Saint John is a useful midpoint, sitting about 177.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 176.5 miles from Hilliard.

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

The direct path is about 333.6 miles (536.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 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 $51.77 one way or $103.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 110.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Port Saint John

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Saint John, 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 Port Saint John.

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Winter Park

57 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

58 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

61 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

64 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Hilliard. Straight-line distance: 333.56 mi (536.81 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

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

#2 Hilliard

Human settlement in Nassau County, Florida, United States of America

Population3,265
Coordinates30.6910700, -81.9173300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Hilliard (-81.91733, 30.69107)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 569 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.48 gal
47.26 L · about $51.77
Round trip
$103.53
24.96 gal · 94.52 L
Estimated CO2
110.9 kg one way
Round trip: 221.8 kg / 489 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $51.77 $103.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $57.36 $114.72
Premium $4.90 $61.10 $122.20
Diesel $4.35 $54.29 $108.58

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Hilliard. The current time is 19:07:46.

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.