How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Molino, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Molino, FL is about 662.4 miles (1066 km), with a travel time of about 12h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 539.2 miles (867.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 23m 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 12h 11m.
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 Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 Molino.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Molino.
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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
285.8 mi · 5 hr 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 29: Pensacola, Cantonment,
800 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 29 North: Cantonment, Pensacola Boulevard
1700 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto Pensacola Boulevard
3.9 mi · 7 min · Pensacola Boulevard
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Continue on South Highway 29
11.8 mi · 17 min · South Highway 29
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Turn right onto Molino Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Molino Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Palafox Highway
7 m · 2 sec · Old Palafox Highway
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Turn right onto Molino Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Molino Road
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Turn right onto Brickyard Road
154 m · 22 sec · Brickyard Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brickyard Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Molino.
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
286 mi · 05h 07m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Molino.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Molino?
The road trip is about 662.4 miles (1066 km) and usually takes 12h 11m 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?
High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 331.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 331.1 miles from Molino.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 539.2 miles (867.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 123.2 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 $96.94 one way or $193.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 207.7 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 Molino, 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Molino.
Stop Ideas Near High Springs
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 High Springs.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Molino. Straight-line distance: 539.17 mi (867.71 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 Molino
Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida
| Population | 1,277 |
| Coordinates | 30.7240800, -87.3141400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: Molino (-87.31414, 30.72408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1066 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 22h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 11h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 15m |
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 | $96.94 | $193.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $107.41 | $214.82 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $114.42 | $228.84 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $101.66 | $203.32 |
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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