How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Milton, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Milton, FL is about 629.2 miles (1012.6 km), with a travel time of about 11h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 522.1 miles (840.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 02m 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 11h 31m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Milton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Milton.
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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
264.6 mi · 4 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 87: Milton, Navarre Beach
2069 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Caroline Street
4.1 mi · 7 min · Caroline Street
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Turn right onto Willing Street
144 m · 16 sec · Willing Street
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Continue on Broad Street
1586 ft · 50 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Ravine Street
750 ft · 28 sec · Ravine Street
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Turn right onto Alabama Street
1402 ft · 48 sec · Alabama Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Alabama Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Milton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 10 West
Merge slight right
265 mi · 04h 44m
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 Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Milton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Milton?
The road trip is about 629.2 miles (1012.6 km) and usually takes 11h 31m 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?
West Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 314.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 314.5 miles from Milton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 522.1 miles (840.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 107.1 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 $92.09 one way or $184.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 197.3 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 Milton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Milton.
Stop Ideas Near West Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Park.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Milton. Straight-line distance: 522.15 mi (840.32 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 Milton
City in Florida, United States
| Population | 10,785 |
| Coordinates | 30.6324100, -87.0396900 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
End: Milton (-87.03969, 30.63241)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1013 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 50m |
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 | $92.09 | $184.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $102.03 | $204.06 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $108.69 | $217.38 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $96.57 | $193.14 |
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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