How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Rockledge, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Rockledge, FL is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in St.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Rockledge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Rockledge.
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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
66.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 519: Fiske Boulevard, Rockledge, Viera
1318 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
49 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto South Fiske Boulevard
3.7 mi · 7 min · South Fiske Boulevard
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Turn right onto Rosa L Jones Boulevard
1 mi · 3 min · Rosa L Jones Boulevard
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Turn right onto Brevard Avenue
23 m · 3 sec · Brevard Avenue
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Turn left
29 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto Brevard Avenue
96 m · 13 sec · Brevard Avenue
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Turn right onto Derby Street
84 m · 12 sec · Derby Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Derby Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Rockledge.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Rockledge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Rockledge?
The road trip is about 168.5 miles (271.1 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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 84.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 84 miles from Rockledge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.64 one way or $49.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Rockledge.
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 Rockledge. Straight-line distance: 158.07 mi (254.39 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 Rockledge
City in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 28,253 |
| Coordinates | 28.3508400, -80.7253300 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockledge (-80.72533, 28.35084)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $24.64 | $49.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $27.30 | $54.60 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $29.08 | $58.16 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $25.84 | $51.68 |
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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