How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Sebastian, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sebastian, FL is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Sebastian.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Sebastian.
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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
26.7 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 512: Fellsmere, Sebastian
2079 ft · 51 sec
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Turn right onto Fellsmere Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Fellsmere Road
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Continue on Sebastian Boulevard
4.3 mi · 8 min · Sebastian Boulevard
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Turn left onto High Street
958 ft · 29 sec · High Street
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Continue on Louisiana Avenue
2278 ft · 1 min · Louisiana Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Louisiana Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Sebastian.
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 comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Clear leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Clear near Sebastian.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Sebastian?
The road trip is about 130.3 miles (209.7 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Hobe Sound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 65 miles from Sebastian.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Clear near Sebastian.
Stop Ideas Near Hobe Sound
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 Hobe Sound.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Sebastian. Straight-line distance: 118.78 mi (191.15 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 Sebastian
City in Indian River County, State of Florida, United States
| Population | 26,482 |
| Coordinates | 27.8164100, -80.4706100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sebastian (-80.47061, 27.81641)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $19.08 | $38.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.14 | $42.28 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $22.52 | $45.04 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $20.01 | $40.02 |
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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