How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Saint Augustine, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Saint Augustine, FL is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 270.2 miles (434.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 47m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 23m.
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 Brevard County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Saint Augustine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Saint Augustine.
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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
168.9 mi · 3 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Saint Augustine
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: St. Augustine, Faver Dykes , Fort Matanzas
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight
12.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 8 min
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Turn right onto Carrera Street
2066 ft · 2 min · Carrera Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cordova Street
26 m · 4 sec · Cordova Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cordova Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Saint Augustine.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
169 mi · 03h 02m
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 Mostly Sunny near Saint Augustine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Saint Augustine?
The road trip is about 282.2 miles (454.2 km) and usually takes 05h 23m 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?
Palm Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 140.7 miles from Saint Augustine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 270.2 miles (434.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 6:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.31 one way or $82.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Saint Augustine.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Bay
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 Palm Bay.
Kissimmee
Okeechobee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Saint Augustine. Straight-line distance: 270.25 mi (434.93 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 Saint Augustine
County seat of St.
| Population | 16,518 |
| Coordinates | 29.8946900, -81.3145200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Augustine (-81.31452, 29.89469)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 454 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 31m |
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 | $41.31 | $82.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.78 | $91.55 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $48.76 | $97.53 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $43.33 | $86.65 |
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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