How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Sewall's Point, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sewall's Point, FL is about 84.5 miles (136 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
84.53 mi
01h 46m
Flight
74.51 mi
119.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.51 mi
Kilometers
119.92 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.53 mi
Kilometers
136.04 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sewall's Point
Sun, May 3, 6:08 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, May 3, 7:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-05-03T04:21
Arrive Sewall's Point
Sun, May 3, 6:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Cloud Lake
FL

Human settlement in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America

From Fort Lauderdale
42.4 mi
00h 53m
To Sewall's Point
42.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Sewall's Point.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Sewall's Point.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach

    2519 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    72.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 76: Stuart, Indiantown

    2092 ft · 51 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 76 East: Stuart

    120 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Southwest Kanner Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Kanner Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Kanner Highway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · South Kanner Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southeast Monterey Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Southeast Monterey Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southeast Ocean Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Ocean Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Sewalls Point Road

    898 ft · 41 sec · South Sewalls Point Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Heritage Way

    860 ft · 42 sec · Heritage Way

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South River Road

    22 m · 3 sec · South River Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South River Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Sewall's Point.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
72.9 mi · 86%
South Kanner Highway
4.11 mi · 5%
Southeast Monterey Road
2.9 mi · 3%
Southeast Ocean Boulevard
1.58 mi · 2%
East Broward Boulevard
1.46 mi · 2%
Southwest Kanner Highway
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 North

Merge slight left

72.5 mi · 01h 22m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
74.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cloud Lake
00h 53m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Sewall's Point.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Sewall's Point?

The road trip is about 84.5 miles (136 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Cloud Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 42.1 miles from Sewall's Point.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.36 one way or $24.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Sewall's Point.

Stop Ideas Near Cloud Lake

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cloud Lake, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cloud Lake.

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West Palm Beach

4 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Delray Beach

25 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

40 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

63 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Sewall's Point. Straight-line distance: 74.51 mi (119.92 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Sewall's Point

#2 Sewall's Point

City in Martin County, Florida, United States of America

Population2,240
Coordinates27.1994900, -80.2022700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Sewall's Point (-80.20227, 27.19949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 136 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.98 gal
11.29 L · about $12.36
Round trip
$24.72
5.96 gal · 22.58 L
Estimated CO2
26.5 kg one way
Round trip: 53 kg / 117 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $12.36 $24.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.70 $27.39
Premium $4.90 $14.59 $29.18
Diesel $4.35 $12.96 $25.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Sewall's Point. The current time is 04:21:41.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.