How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Mount Dora, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Mount Dora, FL is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
231.48 mi
04h 27m
Flight
206.79 mi
332.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
206.79 mi
Kilometers
332.79 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.48 mi
Kilometers
372.53 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Dora
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 23, 10:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-23T01:55
Arrive Mount Dora
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
West Vero Corridor
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Fort Lauderdale
115.9 mi
02h 13m
To Mount Dora
115.5 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph E
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Mount Dora.

  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

    199.2 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 429 Toll: Apopka, Tampa, UF Research & Education Center, Winter Garden

    1276 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Western Beltway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Western Beltway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, CR 437: Orange Blossom Trail, Plymouth Sorrento Road

    849 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Orange Blossom Trail

    112 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on SR 429 Connector Road

    1274 ft · 27 sec · SR 429 Connector Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Orange Blossom Trail

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Orange Blossom Trail

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Old Highway 441

    1.6 km · 2 min · Old Highway 441

  19. 19

    Continue on South Highland Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Highland Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East 5th Avenue

    2656 ft · 2 min · East 5th Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Donnelly Street

    660 ft · 25 sec · North Donnelly Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 7th Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · East 7th Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
199 mi · 86%
Western Beltway
10.4 mi · 4%
Orange Blossom Trail
7.23 mi · 3%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 1%
South Powerline Road
2.41 mi · 1%
FL 429 Toll
1.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

199 mi · 03h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
206.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Vero Corridor
02h 13m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
8:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Mount Dora.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Mount Dora?

The road trip is about 231.5 miles (372.5 km) and usually takes 04h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 115.5 miles from Mount Dora.

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

The direct path is about 206.8 miles (332.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.89 one way or $67.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Mount Dora.

Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Vero Corridor, 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 West Vero Corridor.

RAIL

Okeechobee

55 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

95 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

111 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Kissimmee

116 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Mount Dora. Straight-line distance: 206.79 mi (332.79 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Mount Dora

#2 Mount Dora

City in Lake County, Florida, United States

Population14,778
Coordinates28.8024900, -81.6445200
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Mount Dora (-81.64452, 28.80249)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.17 gal
30.92 L · about $33.89
Round trip
$67.78
16.34 gal · 61.84 L
Estimated CO2
72.6 kg one way
Round trip: 145.2 kg / 320 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $33.89 $67.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $37.55 $75.10
Premium $4.90 $40.00 $80.00
Diesel $4.35 $35.54 $71.08

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Mount Dora. The current time is 01:55:25.

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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.