How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Port Saint Joe, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Port Saint Joe, FL is about 517.5 miles (832.8 km), with a travel time of about 10h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 405 miles (651.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 21h 03m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 31m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Port Saint Joe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Port Saint Joe.
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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
240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Ocala, Williston
1342 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston
90 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight right
48 mi · 1 hr 1 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
540 ft · 15 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Young Boulevard
66.5 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Young Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hampton Springs Avenue
54.4 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Hampton Springs Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Sopchoppy Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Sopchoppy Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Sopchoppy Highway
10.5 mi · 15 min · Sopchoppy Highway
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Keep slight right
32.6 mi · 50 min
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Turn left onto Avenue E
22.7 mi · 31 min · Avenue E
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Continue on Monument Avenue
2008 ft · 53 sec · Monument Avenue
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Turn right onto Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard
86 m · 12 sec · Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard
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Continue on Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard
60 m · 11 sec · Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cecil G Costin Senior Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Port Saint Joe.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Port Saint Joe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Port Saint Joe?
The road trip is about 517.5 miles (832.8 km) and usually takes 10h 31m 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?
Belleview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 258.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 258.6 miles from Port Saint Joe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 405 miles (651.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 112.5 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 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 $75.74 one way or $151.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 162.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Port Saint Joe.
Stop Ideas Near Belleview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
City of Belleview
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belleview.
Ocala, Florida
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Port Saint Joe. Straight-line distance: 405.03 mi (651.83 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 Port Saint Joe
City in Gulf County, Florida, United States
| Population | 3,508 |
| Coordinates | 29.8118800, -85.3029700 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Saint Joe (-85.30297, 29.81188)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 833 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 27m |
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 | $75.74 | $151.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $83.92 | $167.85 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $89.40 | $178.80 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $79.43 | $158.86 |
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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