How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Horizon West, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Horizon West, FL is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 19m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Horizon West.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Horizon West.
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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
182 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach
1519 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay
5.2 mi · 6 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
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Keep slight left to continue on Southern Connector Extension
2.6 mi · 3 min · Southern Connector Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward Osceola Parkway
1998 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Osceola Parkway
3.5 mi · 6 min · Osceola Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Disney's All-Star Resort, Blizzard Beach Water Park, Coronado Springs
902 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Blizzard Beach, Mini Golf, Coronado Springs
95 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto West Buena Vista Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · West Buena Vista Drive
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Turn left onto Western Way
2.8 mi · 5 min · Western Way
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 429 Toll North: Apopka
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Western Beltway
2 mi · 2 min · Western Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward Seidel Road
2987 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
51 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Seidel Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Seidel Road
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Turn left onto Summerlake Groves Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Summerlake Groves Street
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Turn right onto Winter Stay Drive
95 m · 14 sec · Winter Stay Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Winter Stay Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Horizon West.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
182 mi · 03h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Horizon West.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Horizon West?
The road trip is about 213.5 miles (343.6 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?
West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 106.6 miles from Horizon West.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.8 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 8:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.23 one way or $62.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy near Horizon West.
Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor
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 West Vero Corridor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Horizon West. Straight-line distance: 183.73 mi (295.69 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 Horizon West
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
| Population | 14,000 |
| Coordinates | 28.4338300, -81.6227000 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Horizon West (-81.6227, 28.43383)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 344 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 39m |
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 | $31.23 | $62.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.61 | $69.22 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $36.87 | $73.73 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $32.76 | $65.51 |
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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