How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Longwood, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Longwood, FL is about 612.3 miles (985.4 km), with a travel time of about 11h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 493.4 miles (794 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 22h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 20m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
The third most populous city in Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Longwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Longwood.
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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
240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
226.4 mi · 4 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 285: Niceville, Eglin AFB
1694 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto East John Sims Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · East John Sims Parkway
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Continue on John Sims Parkway
1 km · 1 min · John Sims Parkway
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Keep slight right
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Lewis Turner Boulevard
3226 ft · 1 min · Lewis Turner Boulevard
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Turn left onto Poquito Road North
1.4 km · 2 min · Poquito Road North
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Continue on Poplar Road
1948 ft · 1 min · Poplar Road
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Turn right onto Poquito Road
13 m · 2 sec · Poquito Road
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Turn slight left onto Poplar Road
602 ft · 26 sec · Poplar Road
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Turn straight onto Poplar Avenue
2166 ft · 2 min · Poplar Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Poquito Road
14 m · 7 sec · Poquito Road
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Turn left onto Sherwood Drive
562 ft · 27 sec · Sherwood Drive
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Turn right onto Blenheim Road
825 ft · 39 sec · Blenheim Road
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Turn right
35 m · 8 sec
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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 Longwood.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
240 mi · 04h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Longwood?
The road trip is about 612.3 miles (985.4 km) and usually takes 11h 20m 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?
Gainesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 306.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 306 miles from Longwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 493.4 miles (794 km), while the road route adds roughly 118.9 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 $89.64 one way or $179.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 192 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Longwood, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Longwood.
Stop Ideas Near Gainesville
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 Gainesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Longwood. Straight-line distance: 493.4 mi (794.05 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 Longwood
City in Seminole County, Florida, United States
| Population | 16,876 |
| Coordinates | 30.4607500, -86.5885600 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Longwood (-86.58856, 30.46075)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 985 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 38m |
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 | $89.64 | $179.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $99.32 | $198.64 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $105.80 | $211.61 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $94.00 | $188.01 |
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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