How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Lake Panasoffkee, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lake Panasoffkee, FL is about 250.2 miles (402.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 37m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Lake Panasoffkee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Lake Panasoffkee.
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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
227.9 mi · 4 hr 7 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 470: Leesburg
2551 ft · 46 sec
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Turn slight left
3241 ft · 1 min
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Continue on McNeill Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · McNeill Drive
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Turn left onto Central Parkway
2166 ft · 48 sec · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Central Parkway
69 m · 5 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
61 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
60 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
46 m · 3 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
3227 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
58 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1453 ft · 29 sec · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
62 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.5 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2936 ft · 55 sec
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Turn right
2.3 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto County Road 527 North
2361 ft · 2 min · County Road 527 North
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Lake Panasoffkee.
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
228 mi · 04h 07m
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 Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lake Panasoffkee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Lake Panasoffkee?
The road trip is about 250.2 miles (402.6 km) and usually takes 04h 48m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 124.9 miles from Lake Panasoffkee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 217.8 miles (350.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 7:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.63 one way or $73.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Lake Panasoffkee.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Lake Panasoffkee. Straight-line distance: 217.77 mi (350.46 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 Lake Panasoffkee
Census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida
| Population | 3,551 |
| Coordinates | 28.7558200, -82.0948100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Panasoffkee (-82.09481, 28.75582)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $36.63 | $73.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.58 | $81.17 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $43.23 | $86.46 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $38.41 | $76.82 |
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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