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

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Keystone Heights, FL is about 309.9 miles (498.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.1 miles (447.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
309.96 mi
06h 06m
Flight
278.12 mi
447.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.12 mi
Kilometers
447.59 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.96 mi
Kilometers
498.83 km
Drive Time
06h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Keystone Heights
Mon, May 25, 3:00 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Mon, May 25, 9:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-05-25T08:53
Arrive Keystone Heights
Mon, May 25, 3:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:07 PM to 1:37 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
11:46 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
Palm Shores
FL

Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States

From Fort Lauderdale
155.3 mi
03h 03m
To Keystone Heights
154.7 mi
03h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Keystone 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

    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

    144.6 mi · 2 hr 36 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Ormond Beach, Bunnell

    1595 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto US Highway 1

    6.5 mi · 8 min · US Highway 1

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    46 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    6 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    23.7 mi · 31 min

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right

    6.9 mi · 12 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Reid Street

    25.6 mi · 35 min · Reid Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Walker Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
145 mi · 47%
Florida's Turnpike
84.6 mi · 27%
Reid Street
25.6 mi · 8%
US Highway 1
19.4 mi · 6%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 1%
South Powerline Road
2.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

145 mi · 02h 36m

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 06m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
278.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Shores
03h 03m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
11:46 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Keystone Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 309.9 miles (498.8 km) and usually takes 06h 06m 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?

Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 154.7 miles from Keystone Heights.

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

The direct path is about 278.1 miles (447.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 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 $45.38 one way or $90.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Keystone Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

81 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

82 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

93 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Keystone Heights. Straight-line distance: 278.12 mi (447.59 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

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

#2 Keystone Heights

City in Clay County, Florida, United States

Population1,549
Coordinates29.7860800, -82.0314900
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Keystone Heights (-82.03149, 29.78608)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.94 gal
41.4 L · about $45.38
Round trip
$90.76
21.88 gal · 82.8 L
Estimated CO2
97.2 kg one way
Round trip: 194.4 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $45.38 $90.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.28 $100.56
Premium $4.90 $53.56 $107.12
Diesel $4.35 $47.59 $95.18

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Keystone Heights. The current time is 08:53:02.

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.