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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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 09h 29m.
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.
City in Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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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.
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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
153.8 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 71: Marianna, Blountstown
1464 ft · 36 sec
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
33 m · 3 sec · Jefferson Street
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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.
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 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.
Belleview City Hall Park
City of Belleview
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belleview.
Ocala, Florida
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Wildwood, Florida
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Marianna. Straight-line distance: 445.62 mi (717.15 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 Marianna
Human settlement in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 5,712 |
| Coordinates | 30.7743600, -85.2268700 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marianna (-85.22687, 30.77436)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 832 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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