How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Indian Harbour Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Indian Harbour Beach, FL is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 23m 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 03h 11m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Indian Harbour Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Indian Harbour Beach.
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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
84.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
2817 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
54.3 mi · 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 518: Eau Gallie Boulevard, Melbourne, Indian Harbour Beach
1260 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto West Eau Gallie Boulevard
4.8 mi · 8 min · West Eau Gallie Boulevard
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Continue on Montreal Avenue
3015 ft · 1 min · Montreal Avenue
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Continue on Eau Gallie Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Eau Gallie Boulevard
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Continue on East Eau Gallie Boulevard
1.2 km · 1 min · East Eau Gallie Boulevard
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Turn left onto Belaire Drive
94 m · 21 sec · Belaire Drive
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Turn left onto Bay View Drive
854 ft · 40 sec · Bay View Drive
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Turn right onto Golden Beach Boulevard
128 m · 24 sec · Golden Beach Boulevard
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Turn left onto Flotilla Club Drive
117 m · 19 sec · Flotilla Club Drive
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Turn right onto Ronnie Drive
2108 ft · 2 min · Ronnie Drive
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Turn left onto Biscayne Drive
18 m · 3 sec · Biscayne Drive
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Turn right onto School Road
101 m · 15 sec · School Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · School Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Indian Harbour Beach.
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
84.6 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Indian Harbour Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Indian Harbour Beach?
The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km) and usually takes 03h 11m 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?
North River Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 79.5 miles from Indian Harbour Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.7 miles (229.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.6 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 10:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.31 one way or $46.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Indian Harbour Beach.
Stop Ideas Near North River Shores
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 North River Shores.
Okeechobee
West Palm Beach
Delray Beach
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Indian Harbour Beach. Straight-line distance: 142.67 mi (229.61 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 Indian Harbour Beach
City in Brevard County, Florida, United States
| Population | 8,517 |
| Coordinates | 28.1489000, -80.5883900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indian Harbour Beach (-80.58839, 28.1489)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 256 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 59m |
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 | $23.31 | $46.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.83 | $51.66 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $27.52 | $55.03 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $24.45 | $48.89 |
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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