How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from North Redington Beach, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to North Redington Beach, FL is about 258.1 miles (415.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.2 miles (325.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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
258.11 mi
04h 55m
Flight
202.17 mi
325.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.17 mi
Kilometers
325.36 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
258.11 mi
Kilometers
415.39 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Redington Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 23, 8:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive North Redington Beach
Thu, Apr 23, 3:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 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
Gateway
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Fort Lauderdale
129.1 mi
02h 27m
To North Redington Beach
129 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph E
Destination
North Redington Beach Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
82°F
Wednesday
Using Seminole as the closest live forecast in the Pinellas County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph ENE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and North Redington Beach.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and North Redington Beach.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami

    885 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 595 West

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    209.2 mi · 3 hr 44 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg

    5.7 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1610 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge

    14.3 mi · 17 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward 31st Street South

    1604 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Winery, Treasure Island, Tropicana Field

    49 m · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto 31st Street South

    1.2 mi · 3 min · 31st Street South

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 5th Avenue North

    2.4 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Tyrone Boulevard North

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Tyrone Boulevard North

  16. 16

    Continue on Bay Pines Boulevard

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Bay Pines Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn slight left onto SR 666: Madeira Beach, Redington Beach

    2499 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Tom Suart Causeway

    715 ft · 17 sec · Tom Suart Causeway

  19. 19

    Continue on Tom Stuart Causeway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Tom Stuart Causeway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Gulf Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Gulf Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bath Club Circle

    38 m · 11 sec · Bath Club Circle

  22. 22

    Turn left

    95 m · 23 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and North Redington Beach.

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
221 mi · 85%
Sunshine Skyway Bridge
14.3 mi · 6%
I 275 North
6.02 mi · 2%
Tyrone Boulevard North
3.39 mi · 1%
5th Avenue North
2.37 mi · 1%
I 595
2.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Port Everglades Expressway

Merge slight left

209 mi · 03h 44m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.9 mi
202.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gateway
02h 27m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
7:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near North Redington Beach.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to North Redington Beach?

The road trip is about 258.1 miles (415.4 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Gateway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 129 miles from North Redington Beach.

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

The direct path is about 202.2 miles (325.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 7:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.79 one way or $75.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near North Redington Beach.

Stop Ideas Near Gateway

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Gateway, 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 Gateway.

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

18 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

57 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

107 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

115 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and North Redington Beach. Straight-line distance: 202.17 mi (325.36 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
North Redington Beach

#2 North Redington Beach

City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,469
Coordinates27.8161400, -82.8206600
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: North Redington Beach (-82.82066, 27.81614)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.11 gal
34.48 L · about $37.79
Round trip
$75.58
18.22 gal · 68.96 L
Estimated CO2
81 kg one way
Round trip: 161.9 kg / 357 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $37.79 $75.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.87 $83.74
Premium $4.90 $44.60 $89.21
Diesel $4.35 $39.63 $79.26

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 North Redington Beach. The current time is 23:02:37.

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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.