How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Palm Coast, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Palm Coast, FL is about 259.9 miles (418.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 247.9 miles (399 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 52m 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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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 04h 56m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Brevard County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Coast.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Coast.
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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
160.1 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Palm Coast
2252 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Palm Coast Parkway East, Beaches, Daytona State College, Flagler/Palm Coast Campus
61 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight onto Palm Coast Parkway East
2982 ft · 1 min · Palm Coast Parkway East
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Turn left onto Florida Park Drive South
1.9 mi · 5 min · Florida Park Drive South
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Turn right onto Palm Harbor Parkway
2393 ft · 1 min · Palm Harbor Parkway
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Turn left onto Cimmaron Drive
65 m · 11 sec · Cimmaron Drive
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Turn right onto Collingwood Lane
19 m · 3 sec · Collingwood Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Collingwood Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Coast.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
160 mi · 02h 52m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Palm Coast.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Coast?
The road trip is about 259.9 miles (418.2 km) and usually takes 04h 56m 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?
Micco is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 129.6 miles from Palm Coast.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 247.9 miles (399 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 7:08 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.04 one way or $76.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Palm Coast.
Stop Ideas Near Micco
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 Micco.
Okeechobee
Kissimmee
Sebring
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Coast. Straight-line distance: 247.92 mi (398.99 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 Palm Coast
A city in Flagler County, Florida.
| Population | 92,350 |
| Coordinates | 29.5849700, -81.2078400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Palm Coast (-81.20784, 29.58497)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 418 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 14m |
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 | $38.04 | $76.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.15 | $84.29 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $44.90 | $89.79 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $39.89 | $79.78 |
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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