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

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Macclenny, FL is about 347.8 miles (559.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 311.6 miles (501.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 02m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
347.76 mi
06h 31m
Flight
311.63 mi
501.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
311.63 mi
Kilometers
501.52 km
Flight Time
00h 37m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.76 mi
Kilometers
559.67 km
Drive Time
06h 31m

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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 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macclenny
Fri, Apr 17, 6:03 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sat, Apr 18, 12:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-17T11:31
Arrive Macclenny
Fri, Apr 17, 6:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:31 PM to 2:01 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
10:58 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
Sharpes
FL

Census designated place in Florida, United States

From Fort Lauderdale
174.2 mi
03h 15m
To Macclenny
173.5 mi
03h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
93°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    207.8 mi · 3 hr 44 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Beltway, Orange Park, Jacksonville Beaches

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295 North: Orange Park, West Beltway

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto West Beltway

    19.7 mi · 23 min · West Beltway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10 West: Lake City

    1474 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 22 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 228: Macclenny, Maxville

    1476 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 228 West: Macclenny

    114 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on South State Road 228

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South State Road 228

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
208 mi · 60%
Florida's Turnpike
84.6 mi · 24%
I 10 West
20.6 mi · 6%
West Beltway
19.7 mi · 6%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 1%
South Powerline Road
2.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

208 mi · 03h 44m

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 31m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.2 mi
311.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sharpes
03h 15m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
10:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Macclenny.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 347.8 miles (559.7 km) and usually takes 06h 31m 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?

Sharpes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 174.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 173.5 miles from Macclenny.

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

The direct path is about 311.6 miles (501.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.2 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 $50.90 one way or $101.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sharpes

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

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

RAIL

Winter Park

61 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

62 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Kissimmee

65 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Sanford

66 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Macclenny. Straight-line distance: 311.63 mi (501.52 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

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

#2 Macclenny

County seat of Baker County, Florida, United States

Population7,090
Coordinates30.2821800, -82.1220600
Altitude40
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Macclenny (-82.12206, 30.28218)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 560 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.27 gal
46.45 L · about $50.90
Round trip
$101.79
24.54 gal · 92.9 L
Estimated CO2
109 kg one way
Round trip: 218.1 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $50.90 $101.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $56.39 $112.79
Premium $4.90 $60.07 $120.15
Diesel $4.35 $53.37 $106.75

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Macclenny. The current time is 11:31:53.

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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.