How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Raleigh, NC?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Raleigh, NC is about 769.5 miles (1238.4 km), with a travel time of about 14h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 672.6 miles (1082.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 28h 25m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 14h 12m.
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.
Census-designated place in Glynn County, Georgia
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Raleigh.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Raleigh.
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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
203.6 mi · 3 hr 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 9B: Jacksonville Beaches
1477 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 9B North: Jacksonville Beaches
2806 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight right onto East Beltway
22.1 mi · 25 min · East Beltway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95: Jacksonville, Savannah
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: International Airport, Savannah
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
117.8 mi · 2 hr 7 min
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Keep slight left
292.9 mi · 5 hr 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40: Raleigh, Wilmington
1480 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Raleigh
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
14.2 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
12.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Rock Quarry Rd North
1718 ft · 37 sec
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Turn straight onto Rock Quarry Road
2190 ft · 49 sec · Rock Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Rock Quarry Road
1488 ft · 41 sec · Rock Quarry Road
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
1.2 mi · 3 min · Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Wilmington Street
987 ft · 41 sec · South Wilmington Street
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Turn left onto East South Street
7 m · 1 sec · East South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Raleigh.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 95 North
Keep slight left
293 mi · 05h 19m
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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Raleigh.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Raleigh?
The road trip is about 769.5 miles (1238.4 km) and usually takes 14h 12m 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?
Dock Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 385.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 384.1 miles from Raleigh.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 672.6 miles (1082.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.9 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 $112.62 one way or $225.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 241.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Raleigh.
Stop Ideas Near Dock Junction
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic Brunswick Courthouse
Brunswick Old City Hall
Brunswick Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dock Junction.
Jesup
Jacksonville
Savannah
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Raleigh. Straight-line distance: 672.64 mi (1082.51 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 Raleigh
The capital of North Carolina, Raleigh is a major center for business, government, and education.
| Population | 474,414 |
| Coordinates | 35.7721000, -78.6386100 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Raleigh (-78.63861, 35.7721)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 1238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 25h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 19h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 15h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 12h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 10h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 09h 36m |
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 | $112.62 | $225.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $124.78 | $249.56 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $132.93 | $265.85 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $118.10 | $236.20 |
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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