How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Port Saint John, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Port Saint John, FL is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Port Saint John.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Port Saint John.
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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
78.9 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Port Saint John
2327 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Saint John Parkway East
1251 ft · 31 sec
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Turn straight onto Port Saint John Parkway
3138 ft · 1 min · Port Saint John Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Grissom Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Grissom Parkway
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Turn right onto Fay Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Fay Boulevard
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Turn left onto Miraflores Avenue
1648 ft · 1 min · Miraflores Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Delespine Road
84 m · 15 sec · Delespine Road
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Turn right onto Bermuda Avenue
84 m · 12 sec · Bermuda Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bermuda Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Port Saint John.
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
84.6 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint John.
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 John?
The road trip is about 179.1 miles (288.2 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Port Saint Lucie is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 89.3 miles from Port Saint John.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.5 miles (269.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.22 one way or $52.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Port Saint John.
Stop Ideas Near Port Saint Lucie
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 Port Saint Lucie.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Port Saint John. Straight-line distance: 167.44 mi (269.47 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 John
City in South Africa
| Population | 12,267 |
| Coordinates | 28.4769500, -80.7886700 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Saint John (-80.78867, 28.47695)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $26.22 | $52.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.05 | $58.09 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $30.94 | $61.89 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $27.49 | $54.98 |
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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