How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Ponte Vedra Beach, FL is about 313.9 miles (505.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 294.3 miles (473.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EST.
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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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Ponte Vedra Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Ponte Vedra Beach.
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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
199.9 mi · 3 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 210: Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove Springs
1804 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 210 West
4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road 210 West
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Take the ramp slight right toward Nocatee Parkway East, Ponte Vedra Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Nocatee Parkway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Nocatee Parkway
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Continue on Palm Valley Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Palm Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Palm Valley Road
111 m · 6 sec · Palm Valley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Palm Valley Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Palm Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.3 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn right onto Solana Road
1613 ft · 46 sec · Solana Road
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Turn left onto San Juan Drive
30 m · 6 sec · San Juan Drive
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Continue on San Juan Drive
1330 ft · 1 min · San Juan Drive
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Turn left onto Pablo Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Pablo Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pablo Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Ponte Vedra Beach.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Ponte Vedra Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Ponte Vedra Beach?
The road trip is about 313.9 miles (505.2 km) and usually takes 06h 02m 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?
Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 157.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 156.6 miles from Ponte Vedra Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 294.3 miles (473.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 7:30 AM EST. 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 $42.14 one way or $84.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Ponte Vedra Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores
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 Palm Shores.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Ponte Vedra Beach. Straight-line distance: 294.36 mi (473.73 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 Ponte Vedra Beach
Ponte Vedra Beach is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2396900, -81.3856400 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ponte Vedra Beach (-81.38564, 30.23969)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 505 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 54m |
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 | $3.80 | $42.14 | $84.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $47.51 | $95.02 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $51.33 | $102.67 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $65.39 | $130.79 |
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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