How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Sawgrass, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sawgrass, FL is about 310.7 miles (500.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 291 miles (468.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 53m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Sawgrass.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Sawgrass.
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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
199.9 mi · 3 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 210: Ponte Vedra Beach, Green Cove Springs
1804 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 210 West
4.6 mi · 8 min · County Road 210 West
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Take the ramp slight right toward Nocatee Parkway East, Ponte Vedra Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Nocatee Parkway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Nocatee Parkway
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Continue on Palm Valley Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Palm Valley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mickler Road
55 m · 3 sec · Mickler Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mickler Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mickler Road
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Continue on Ponte Vedra Boulevard
2.4 mi · 6 min · Ponte Vedra Boulevard
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Turn left onto Sawgrass Drive East
911 ft · 47 sec · Sawgrass Drive East
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Turn right onto Preston Trail East
142 m · 27 sec · Preston Trail East
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Turn left onto Deer Run Drive South
13 m · 2 sec · Deer Run Drive South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Deer Run Drive South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Sawgrass.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 95 North
Merge slight left
200 mi · 03h 35m
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.
Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Lauderdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sawgrass.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Sawgrass?
The road trip is about 310.7 miles (500.1 km) and usually takes 05h 56m 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 Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 155 miles from Sawgrass.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 291 miles (468.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 5:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.50 one way or $91.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Lauderdale and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sawgrass.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores
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 Shores.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Sawgrass. Straight-line distance: 291 mi (468.32 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 Sawgrass
Census-designated place in St.
| Population | 4,880 |
| Coordinates | 30.1927400, -81.3706400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sawgrass (-81.37064, 30.19274)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 500 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 52m |
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 | $45.50 | $91.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $50.42 | $100.84 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $53.71 | $107.42 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $47.72 | $95.44 |
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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