How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Quincy, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Quincy, FL is about 474.9 miles (764.3 km), with a travel time of about 08h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 409.9 miles (659.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 32m 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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Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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City in Florida, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Quincy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Quincy.
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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
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
104 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 90: Midway, Quincy
2371 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 90 West: Midway, Quincy
130 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Blue Star Highway
9.7 mi · 12 min · Blue Star Highway
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Continue on East Jefferson Street
2.5 mi · 5 min · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto South Ward Street
112 m · 18 sec · South Ward Street
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Turn right onto West Crawford Street
65 m · 9 sec · West Crawford Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Crawford Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Quincy.
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 Showers And Thunderstorms near Quincy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Quincy?
The road trip is about 474.9 miles (764.3 km) and usually takes 08h 46m 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?
Leesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 237.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 237.2 miles from Quincy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 409.9 miles (659.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 $69.52 one way or $139.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 148.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Quincy.
Stop Ideas Near Leesburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leesburg.
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DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 409.84 mi (659.57 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 Quincy
County seat of Gadsden County, Florida, United States
| Population | 6,804 |
| Coordinates | 30.5871400, -84.5832500 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
End: Quincy (-84.58325, 30.58714)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 764 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 55m |
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 | $69.52 | $139.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $77.03 | $154.06 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $82.06 | $164.11 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $72.91 | $145.81 |
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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