How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Pebble Creek, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Pebble Creek, FL is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
246.17 mi
04h 59m
Flight
194.76 mi
313.43 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Fort Lauderdale.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.76 mi
Kilometers
313.43 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.17 mi
Kilometers
396.18 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pebble Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 8:33 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 1:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-19T03:33
Arrive Pebble Creek
Sun, Apr 19, 8:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 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
7:00 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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Fort Lauderdale
123.2 mi
02h 29m
To Pebble Creek
123 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Pebble Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Pebble Creek.

  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

    125.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Bartow Road

    7 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West

    1520 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    16.9 mi · 18 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Ocala, Naples

    1759 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Ocala

    1.6 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 581: Bruce B Downs Boulevard

    1942 ft · 47 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 581 North

    1175 ft · 29 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto Bruce B Downs Boulevard

    2 mi · 4 min · Bruce B Downs Boulevard

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Regents Park Drive

    3215 ft · 2 min · Regents Park Drive

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Pebble Creek Drive

    836 ft · 24 sec · Pebble Creek Drive

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pebble Creek Drive

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Pebble Creek.

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
29 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
125 mi · 51%
US 441
62.4 mi · 25%
I 4 West
17.9 mi · 7%
Polk Parkway
9.86 mi · 4%
I 75 North
8.57 mi · 3%
Bartow Road
7.02 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

125 mi · 02h 17m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.5 mi
194.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
02h 29m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
7:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Pebble Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Pebble Creek?

The road trip is about 246.2 miles (396.2 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 123 miles from Pebble Creek.

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

The direct path is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.5 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 7:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.05 one way or $72.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Pebble Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

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

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Pebble Creek. Straight-line distance: 194.76 mi (313.43 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Pebble Creek

#2 Pebble Creek

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population7,622
Coordinates28.1483500, -82.3456500
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Pebble Creek (-82.34565, 28.14835)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.69 gal
32.88 L · about $36.05
Round trip
$72.09
17.38 gal · 65.76 L
Estimated CO2
77.2 kg one way
Round trip: 154.5 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $36.05 $72.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $39.94 $79.88
Premium $4.90 $42.55 $85.09
Diesel $4.35 $37.80 $75.60

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Pebble Creek. The current time is 03:33:22.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.