How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Holden Heights, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Holden Heights, FL is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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
202.51 mi
03h 53m
Flight
180.97 mi
291.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.97 mi
Kilometers
291.24 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.51 mi
Kilometers
325.91 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holden Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 4:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-19T08:19
Arrive Holden Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:12 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
Florida Ridge
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Fort Lauderdale
101.5 mi
01h 56m
To Holden Heights
101 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Holden Heights.

  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

    186.7 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll, US 17, US 92, US 441: Orlando International Airport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto South Orange Blossom Trail

    4.3 mi · 8 min · South Orange Blossom Trail

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Holden Avenue

    2866 ft · 1 min · Holden Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Patricia Ann Court

    811 ft · 36 sec · Patricia Ann Court

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Patricia Ann Court

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
187 mi · 92%
South Orange Blossom Trail
4.27 mi · 2%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 1%
South Powerline Road
2.41 mi · 1%
Powerline Road
1.14 mi · 1%
South Pompano Parkway
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

187 mi · 03h 23m

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
03h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
180.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florida Ridge
01h 56m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
9:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Holden Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Holden Heights?

The road trip is about 202.5 miles (325.9 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Florida Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 101 miles from Holden Heights.

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

The direct path is about 180.9 miles (291.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.66 one way or $59.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Holden Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Florida Ridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Florida Ridge, 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 Florida Ridge.

RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

102 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

104 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Holden Heights. Straight-line distance: 180.97 mi (291.24 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Holden Heights

#2 Holden Heights

Unincorporated community in Florida

Population3,679
Coordinates28.4966700, -81.3878500
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Holden Heights (-81.38785, 28.49667)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 326 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.15 gal
27.05 L · about $29.66
Round trip
$59.32
14.3 gal · 54.1 L
Estimated CO2
63.5 kg one way
Round trip: 127.1 kg / 280 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.66 $59.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.86 $65.72
Premium $4.90 $35.01 $70.01
Diesel $4.35 $31.10 $62.21

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Holden Heights. The current time is 08:19:14.

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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.