How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Marathon, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Marathon, FL is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Marathon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Marathon.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
885 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 595 West
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
1.5 km · 1 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 84 West: Florida's Turnpike
925 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight
2518 ft · 44 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
1381 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
7.2 mi · 8 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
1197 ft · 20 sec · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
46.9 mi · 54 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left
2930 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Dixie Highway
19.2 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Overseas Highway
59.1 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Overseas Highway
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Turn right onto 39th Street Gulf
546 ft · 30 sec · 39th Street Gulf
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Turn left onto Louisa Street
121 m · 17 sec · Louisa Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisa Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Marathon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Overseas Highway
Continue on Overseas Highway
59.1 mi · 01h 32m
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.
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marathon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Marathon?
The road trip is about 141.2 miles (227.3 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?
Florida City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 70.5 miles from Marathon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.8 miles (183.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.66 one way or $41.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marathon.
Stop Ideas Near Florida City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Bistro & Martini Bar
Historic Town Hall of Homestead
Florida City City Hall
Homestead Building & Zoning
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florida City.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Marathon. Straight-line distance: 113.86 mi (183.24 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 Marathon
City in Monroe County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 8,984 |
| Coordinates | 24.7137500, -81.0903500 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marathon (-81.09035, 24.71375)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $20.66 | $41.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.38 | $48.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.66 | $43.33 |
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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