How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Pace, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Pace, FL is about 636.5 miles (1024.3 km), with a travel time of about 11h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 526.8 miles (847.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 23h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 11h 43m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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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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Mostly Clear
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Pace.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Pace.
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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
264.6 mi · 4 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 87: Milton, Navarre Beach
2069 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Caroline Street
12.2 mi · 21 min · Caroline Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Caroline Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Pace.
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
265 mi · 04h 44m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Pace.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Pace?
The road trip is about 636.5 miles (1024.3 km) and usually takes 11h 43m 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?
Alachua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 318.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 318.2 miles from Pace.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 526.8 miles (847.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 109.7 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 7:30 AM EST. 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 $86.11 one way or $172.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 199.6 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 Pace, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Pace.
Stop Ideas Near Alachua
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 Alachua.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Pace. Straight-line distance: 526.8 mi (847.8 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 Pace
Pace is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.5993600, -87.1610800 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pace (-87.16108, 30.59936)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1024 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 21h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 56m |
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 | $3.83 | $86.11 | $172.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $97.03 | $194.05 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $104.73 | $209.46 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $133.43 | $266.87 |
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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