How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Paradise Heights, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Paradise Heights, FL is about 216.2 miles (348 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 193 miles (310.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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 07m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Paradise Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Paradise Heights.
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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
199.2 mi · 3 hr 36 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 429 Toll: Apopka, Tampa, UF Research & Education Center, Winter Garden
1276 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left onto Western Beltway
3 mi · 3 min · Western Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward West Road, Clarcona-Ocoee Road
1896 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto West Road
3145 ft · 2 min · West Road
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Turn right onto Ocoee Apopka Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Ocoee Apopka Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ocoee Apopka Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Paradise Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
199 mi · 03h 36m
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 Paradise Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Paradise Heights?
The road trip is about 216.2 miles (348 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?
West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 107.9 miles from Paradise Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 193 miles (310.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.65 one way or $63.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Paradise Heights.
Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor
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 West Vero Corridor.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Paradise Heights. Straight-line distance: 193 mi (310.61 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 Paradise Heights
Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida
| Population | 1,215 |
| Coordinates | 28.6236100, -81.5439600 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paradise Heights (-81.54396, 28.62361)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 348 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $31.65 | $63.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $35.07 | $70.13 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $37.36 | $74.71 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $33.19 | $66.38 |
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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