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

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Marianna, FL is about 517.2 miles (832.4 km), with a travel time of about 09h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 445.6 miles (717.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 59m 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
517.23 mi
09h 29m
Flight
445.62 mi
717.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
445.62 mi
Kilometers
717.15 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
517.23 mi
Kilometers
832.4 km
Drive Time
09h 29m

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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 09h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marianna
Fri, May 29, 10:06 PM CDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sat, May 30, 8:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-05-29T13:36
Arrive Marianna
Fri, May 29, 11:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
09h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
5:00 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
Belleview
FL

City in Florida

From Fort Lauderdale
258.8 mi
04h 44m
To Marianna
258.4 mi
04h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    153.8 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 71: Marianna, Blountstown

    1464 ft · 36 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    33 m · 3 sec · Jefferson Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
348 mi · 67%
I 10 West
154 mi · 30%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 1%
South Powerline Road
2.41 mi
FL 71
1.73 mi
Powerline Road
1.14 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
09h 29m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+71.6 mi
445.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belleview
04h 44m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
5:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marianna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 517.2 miles (832.4 km) and usually takes 09h 29m 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?

Belleview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 258.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 258.4 miles from Marianna.

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

The direct path is about 445.6 miles (717.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.6 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 $75.70 one way or $151.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.2 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 Marianna, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Marianna.

Stop Ideas Near Belleview

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Belleview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.6 mi away

Belleview City Hall Park

Belleview , FL
SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Belleview
Meeting point 7.7 mi away

City of Belleview

Belleview , FL
5343 SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belleview.

BUS

Ocala, Florida

17 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

18 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

21 mi away
601 North Main Street
RAIL

DeLand

69 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Marianna. Straight-line distance: 445.62 mi (717.15 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

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

#2 Marianna

Human settlement in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America

Population5,712
Coordinates30.7743600, -85.2268700
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Marianna (-85.22687, 30.77436)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 832 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.25 gal
69.09 L · about $75.70
Round trip
$151.40
36.5 gal · 138.18 L
Estimated CO2
162.2 kg one way
Round trip: 324.4 kg / 715 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $75.70 $151.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $83.88 $167.75
Premium $4.90 $89.35 $178.70
Diesel $4.35 $79.39 $158.77

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Marianna, FL. The current time in Fort Lauderdale is 13:36:27, although it is 12:36:27 in Marianna.

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.