How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Punta Rassa, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Punta Rassa, FL is about 141.7 miles (228 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.69 mi
02h 47m
Flight
118.48 mi
190.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.48 mi
Kilometers
190.68 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.69 mi
Kilometers
228.02 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Punta Rassa
Sat, Apr 18, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 1:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-18T20:22
Arrive Punta Rassa
Sat, Apr 18, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Immokalee
FL

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

From Fort Lauderdale
70.8 mi
01h 23m
To Punta Rassa
70.9 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Punta Rassa.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami

    885 ft · 24 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 595 West

    1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    108.1 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 840: San Carlos Park, Southwest Florida International Airport

    1767 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 840: San Carlos Park

    3216 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Alico Road

    3.6 mi · 6 min · Alico Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Tamiami Trail

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Tamiami Trail

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Gladiolus Drive

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Gladiolus Drive

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto Summerlin Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Summerlin Road

  14. 14

    Continue on McGregor Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 2 min · McGregor Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn straight

    1716 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Punta Rassa Road

    1550 ft · 53 sec · Punta Rassa Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    50 m · 12 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    16 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    89 m · 21 sec

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Port Everglades Expressway
120 mi · 84%
Summerlin Road
6.05 mi · 4%
Alico Road
3.64 mi · 3%
South Tamiami Trail
2.65 mi · 2%
I 595
2.18 mi · 2%
McGregor Boulevard
1.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Port Everglades Expressway

Merge slight left

108 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
118.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 23m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Punta Rassa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Punta Rassa?

The road trip is about 141.7 miles (228 km) and usually takes 02h 47m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 70.9 miles from Punta Rassa.

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

The direct path is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.74 one way or $41.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Punta Rassa.

Stop Ideas Near Immokalee

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

55 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

91 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

109 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Punta Rassa. Straight-line distance: 118.48 mi (190.68 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Punta Rassa

#2 Punta Rassa

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

Population1,750
Coordinates26.4878600, -82.0123100
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Punta Rassa (-82.01231, 26.48786)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.93 L · about $20.74
Round trip
$41.48
10 gal · 37.86 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.74 $41.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.98 $45.96
Premium $4.90 $24.48 $48.96
Diesel $4.35 $21.75 $43.50

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 Punta Rassa. The current time is 20:22:35.

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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.