How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Palm Valley, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Palm Valley, FL is about 308.8 miles (497 km), with a travel time of about 05h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 290.2 miles (467.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
308.82 mi
05h 50m
Flight
290.25 mi
467.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290.25 mi
Kilometers
467.11 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
308.82 mi
Kilometers
497 km
Drive Time
05h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Palm Valley
Fri, May 29, 7:27 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sat, May 30, 1:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-05-29T13:36
Arrive Palm Valley
Fri, May 29, 7:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:51 AM to 1:51 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
5:18 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
Palm Shores
FL

Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States

From Fort Lauderdale
154.8 mi
02h 55m
To Palm Valley
154 mi
02h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Valley.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Valley.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Powerline Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Pompano Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

    610 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    199.9 mi · 3 hr 35 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 210: Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove Springs

    1804 ft · 47 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto County Road 210 West

    4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road 210 West

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward Nocatee Parkway East, Ponte Vedra Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Nocatee Parkway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Nocatee Parkway

  21. 21

    Continue on Palm Valley Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Palm Valley Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palm Valley Road

    111 m · 6 sec · Palm Valley Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Palm Valley Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Palm Valley Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Palm Valley Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Valley.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
200 mi · 65%
Florida's Turnpike
84.6 mi · 27%
Palm Valley Road
4.58 mi · 1%
County Road 210 West
4.57 mi · 1%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 1%
Nocatee Parkway
2.58 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

200 mi · 03h 35m

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
05h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
290.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Shores
02h 55m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
5:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Lauderdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Palm Valley?

The road trip is about 308.8 miles (497 km) and usually takes 05h 50m 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?

Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 154 miles from Palm Valley.

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

The direct path is about 290.2 miles (467.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 5:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.21 one way or $90.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Lauderdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Palm Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores

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

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

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Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

81 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

82 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

93 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Valley. Straight-line distance: 290.25 mi (467.11 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Palm Valley

#2 Palm Valley

City in Cameron County, Texas, United States of America

Population20,019
Coordinates30.1774600, -81.3875800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Palm Valley (-81.38758, 30.17746)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.9 gal
41.25 L · about $45.21
Round trip
$90.43
21.8 gal · 82.5 L
Estimated CO2
96.9 kg one way
Round trip: 193.7 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $45.21 $90.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.10 $100.19
Premium $4.90 $53.37 $106.73
Diesel $4.35 $47.42 $94.83

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 · May 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Palm Valley. The current time is 13:36:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.