How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Mexico Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Mexico Beach, FL is about 529.6 miles (852.3 km), with a travel time of about 10h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 416.3 miles (670 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 52m.
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
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Mexico Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Mexico Beach.
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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
24.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Ocala, Williston
1342 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston
90 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
48 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
540 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Young Boulevard
66.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Young Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue
54.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Hampton Springs Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Sopchoppy Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Sopchoppy Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sopchoppy Highway
10.5 mi · 15 min · Sopchoppy Highway
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Keep slight right
32.6 mi · 50 min
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Turn left onto Avenue E
22.7 mi · 31 min · Avenue E
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Continue on Monument Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Monument Avenue
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Continue on Bay Road
11.9 mi · 20 min · Bay Road
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Turn left onto South 32nd Street
113 m · 16 sec · South 32nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 32nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Mexico Beach.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Mexico Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Mexico Beach?
The road trip is about 529.6 miles (852.3 km) and usually takes 10h 52m 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 265 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 264.6 miles from Mexico Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 416.3 miles (670 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.3 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 $77.53 one way or $155.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 166.1 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 Mexico Beach, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Mexico Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Belleview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belleview.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Mexico Beach. Straight-line distance: 416.34 mi (670.03 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 Mexico Beach
City in Bay County, Florida, United States
| Population | 1,102 |
| Coordinates | 29.9480900, -85.4199500 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mexico Beach (-85.41995, 29.94809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 852 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 36m |
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 | $77.53 | $155.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $85.90 | $171.80 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $91.51 | $183.01 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $81.30 | $162.60 |
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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