How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Safety Harbor, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Safety Harbor, FL is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.2 miles (327 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 59m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Lee County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Safety Harbor.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Safety Harbor.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
885 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 595 West
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
209.2 mi · 3 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
23.3 mi · 27 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 686: Largo
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 686 West, CR 296: Roosevelt Boulevard, 118th Avenue North
2548 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 686 North
1460 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Roosevelt Boulevard North
1.2 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard North
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Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Boulevard North
1.1 km · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard North
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Turn straight onto Ulmerton Road
3095 ft · 1 min · Ulmerton Road
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Turn slight right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
3034 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left
783 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gateway Expressway
3141 ft · 49 sec · Gateway Expressway
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Turn straight onto Roosevelt Boulevard
144 m · 10 sec · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto CR 611 North: Bayside Bridge, Clearwater
74 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left
1071 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
3.7 mi · 5 min · Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge
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Continue on McMullen Booth Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · McMullen Booth Road
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Safety Harbor.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Port Everglades Expressway
Merge slight left
209 mi · 03h 44m
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Safety Harbor.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Safety Harbor?
The road trip is about 265.9 miles (427.9 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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?
Fort Myers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 132.8 miles from Safety Harbor.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.2 miles (327 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.7 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 7:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.91 one way or $77.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Safety Harbor.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Myers
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 Fort Myers.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Safety Harbor. Straight-line distance: 203.17 mi (326.97 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 Safety Harbor
City on the west shore of Tampa Bay in Pinellas County, Florida
| Population | 17,964 |
| Coordinates | 27.9908500, -82.6931600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Safety Harbor (-82.69316, 27.99085)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 428 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 19m |
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 | $38.91 | $77.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $43.11 | $86.22 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $45.92 | $91.85 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $40.80 | $81.61 |
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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