How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Nocatee, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Nocatee, FL is about 301.9 miles (485.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Nocatee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Nocatee.
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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
84.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
2817 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
194 mi · 3 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward International Golf Parkway
1813 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on International Golf Parkway
731 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto International Golf Parkway
4.5 mi · 8 min · International Golf Parkway
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Pine Island Road
1.6 mi · 5 min · Pine Island Road
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Turn left onto Crosswater Parkway
1.1 mi · 3 min · Crosswater Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Crosswater Parkway
49 m · 4 sec · Crosswater Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Crosswater Parkway
2353 ft · 1 min · Crosswater Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crosswater Parkway
64 m · 6 sec · Crosswater Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Crosswater Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min · Crosswater Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Crosswater Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Nocatee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
194 mi · 03h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Nocatee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Nocatee?
The road trip is about 301.9 miles (485.9 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?
Melbourne Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 150.6 miles from Nocatee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 5:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.74 one way or $89.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Nocatee.
Stop Ideas Near Melbourne Village
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 Melbourne Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Nocatee. Straight-line distance: 284.23 mi (457.42 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 Nocatee
This planned community in northeast Florida is situated west of Ponte Vedra Beach, within the Saint Johns River basin.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.0832000, -81.4028300 |
| Altitude | - |
| Country | United States |
End: Nocatee (-81.40283, 30.0832)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 486 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 45m |
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 | $4.20 | $44.74 | $89.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.68 | $49.85 | $99.71 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $53.36 | $106.71 |
| Diesel | $6.07 | $64.65 | $129.29 |
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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