How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Myrtle Grove, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Myrtle Grove, FL is about 651.5 miles (1048.5 km), with a travel time of about 11h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 527.3 miles (848.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 56m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Myrtle Grove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Myrtle Grove.
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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
283.4 mi · 5 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 110 South: Pensacola, Pensacola Beach
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 295: Fairfield Drive
1615 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 295 South
610 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto East Fairfield Drive
2.9 mi · 6 min · East Fairfield Drive
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Continue on Fairfield Drive
1.6 mi · 3 min · Fairfield Drive
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Turn left onto North 57th Avenue
2274 ft · 1 min · North 57th Avenue
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Turn right onto Lillian Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Lillian Highway
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Turn right
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
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Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Myrtle Grove.
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
283 mi · 05h 04m
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 leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Myrtle Grove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Myrtle Grove?
The road trip is about 651.5 miles (1048.5 km) and usually takes 11h 56m 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 325.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 325.7 miles from Myrtle Grove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 527.3 miles (848.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 124.2 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 $95.36 one way or $190.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 204.3 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 Myrtle Grove, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Myrtle Grove.
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 Myrtle Grove. Straight-line distance: 527.3 mi (848.6 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 Myrtle Grove
Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida
| Population | 15,870 |
| Coordinates | 30.4210300, -87.3074700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Myrtle Grove (-87.30747, 30.42103)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1049 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 16h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 13h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 08h 07m |
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 | $95.36 | $190.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $105.66 | $211.32 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $112.56 | $225.12 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $100.01 | $200.01 |
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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