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

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Indialantic, FL is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.27 mi
03h 02m
Flight
138.37 mi
222.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.37 mi
Kilometers
222.69 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.27 mi
Kilometers
241.83 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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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 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Indialantic
Sat, Apr 18, 10:44 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 1:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-18T19:41
Arrive Indialantic
Sat, Apr 18, 10:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
10:54 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
Stuart
FL

City in Florida

From Fort Lauderdale
75.3 mi
01h 31m
To Indialantic
74.9 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E
Destination
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    44 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 514: Palm Bay, Malabar

    1784 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Malabar Road

    2528 ft · 51 sec · Malabar Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Babcock Street Northeast

    3 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast

  20. 20

    Continue on South Babcock Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Babcock Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto New Haven Avenue

    1272 ft · 29 sec · New Haven Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    96 m · 10 sec · New Haven Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Strawbridge Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Strawbridge Avenue

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Strawbridge Avenue

    1078 ft · 20 sec · Strawbridge Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Melbourne Causeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Melbourne Causeway

  26. 26

    Continue on Fifth Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Fifth Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Miramar Avenue

    773 ft · 24 sec · South Miramar Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    40 m · 7 sec · 8th Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 8th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
84.6 mi · 56%
I 95 North
44.5 mi · 30%
Babcock Street Northeast
3.04 mi · 2%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 2%
South Babcock Street
2.5 mi · 2%
South Powerline Road
2.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

84.6 mi · 01h 33m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stuart
01h 31m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Indialantic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.2 miles (241.8 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Stuart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 74.9 miles from Indialantic.

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

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Indialantic.

Stop Ideas Near Stuart

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

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

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West Palm Beach

57 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
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Delray Beach

84 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

99 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Indialantic. Straight-line distance: 138.37 mi (222.69 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

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

#2 Indialantic

Town of the United States

Population2,895
Coordinates28.0894600, -80.5656100
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Indialantic (-80.56561, 28.08946)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.3 gal
20.07 L · about $21.98
Round trip
$43.97
10.6 gal · 40.14 L
Estimated CO2
47.1 kg one way
Round trip: 94.2 kg / 208 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.98 $43.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.36 $48.72
Premium $4.90 $25.95 $51.90
Diesel $4.35 $23.05 $46.11

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Indialantic. The current time is 19:41:33.

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.