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

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Mayo, FL is about 368.8 miles (593.6 km), with a travel time of about 07h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 328.5 miles (528.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 01m 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
368.87 mi
07h 00m
Flight
328.45 mi
528.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
328.45 mi
Kilometers
528.59 km
Flight Time
00h 39m

Driving Distance

Road route
368.87 mi
Kilometers
593.64 km
Drive Time
07h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mayo
Tue, May 26, 10:08 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Tue, May 26, 5:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-05-26T03:07
Arrive Mayo
Tue, May 26, 10:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:01 PM to 2:31 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
9:58 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
Saint Cloud
FL

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

From Fort Lauderdale
184.7 mi
03h 30m
To Mayo
184.2 mi
03h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SE
Destination
91°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    71.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Alachua, High Springs

    1040 ft · 59 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto ML King Memorial Highway

    4 mi · 5 min · ML King Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Santa Fe Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Santa Fe Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Northeast 1st Avenue

    3020 ft · 1 min · Northeast 1st Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Northwest 1st Avenue

    40.3 mi · 54 min · Northwest 1st Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
312 mi · 85%
Northwest 1st Avenue
40.3 mi · 11%
ML King Memorial Highway
3.97 mi · 1%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 1%
South Powerline Road
2.41 mi · 1%
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
07h 00m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
328.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
03h 30m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
9:58 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mayo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 368.8 miles (593.6 km) and usually takes 07h 00m 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?

Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 184.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 184.2 miles from Mayo.

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

The direct path is about 328.5 miles (528.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 $54.01 one way or $108.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 115.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mayo.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud

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

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

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

32 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

39 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

52 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Mayo. Straight-line distance: 328.45 mi (528.59 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

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

#2 Mayo

Municipality in Lafayette, Florida, USA

Population1,289
Coordinates30.0530000, -83.1748600
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Mayo (-83.17486, 30.053)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 594 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.02 gal
49.27 L · about $54.01
Round trip
$108.01
26.04 gal · 98.54 L
Estimated CO2
115.7 kg one way
Round trip: 231.4 kg / 510 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $54.01 $108.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $59.84 $119.68
Premium $4.90 $63.75 $127.49
Diesel $4.35 $56.64 $113.27

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Mayo. The current time is 03:07:33.

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.