How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Perry, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Perry, FL is about 390.7 miles (628.7 km), with a travel time of about 07h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 346.5 miles (557.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
390.66 mi
07h 35m
Flight
346.54 mi
557.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
346.54 mi
Kilometers
557.71 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
390.66 mi
Kilometers
628.71 km
Drive Time
07h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perry
Sun, May 3, 3:01 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, May 3, 10:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-05-02T19:25
Arrive Perry
Sun, May 3, 3:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:36 PM to 3:06 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
8:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Southchase
FL

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

From Fort Lauderdale
195.5 mi
03h 47m
To Perry
195.1 mi
03h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Perry.

  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

    240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    24.6 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Ocala, Williston

    1342 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston

    90 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    48 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Main Street

    540 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Young Boulevard

    65.5 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Young Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto South Jefferson Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · South Jefferson Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Green Street

    90 m · 15 sec · West Green Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Quincy Street

    59 m · 9 sec · South Quincy Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Quincy Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
265 mi · 68%
Young Boulevard
65.5 mi · 17%
US 27 North
48.1 mi · 12%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 1%
South Powerline Road
2.41 mi · 1%
South Jefferson Street
1.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

240 mi · 04h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
07h 35m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.2 mi
346.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southchase
03h 47m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
8:48 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Perry.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Perry?

The road trip is about 390.7 miles (628.7 km) and usually takes 07h 35m 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?

Southchase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 195.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 195.1 miles from Perry.

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

The direct path is about 346.5 miles (557.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. 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 $57.16 one way or $114.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 122.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Perry.

Stop Ideas Near Southchase

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Southchase and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.8 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southchase.

RAIL

Kissimmee

11 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

15 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

23 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

47 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Perry. Straight-line distance: 346.54 mi (557.71 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Perry

#2 Perry

City in Taylor County, Florida, United States

Population6,874
Coordinates30.1176600, -83.5827400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Perry (-83.58274, 30.11766)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 629 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.78 gal
52.18 L · about $57.16
Round trip
$114.32
27.56 gal · 104.36 L
Estimated CO2
122.5 kg one way
Round trip: 244.9 kg / 540 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $57.16 $114.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $63.33 $126.67
Premium $4.90 $67.47 $134.93
Diesel $4.35 $59.94 $119.89

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Perry. The current time is 19:25:55.

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.