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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
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.
Human settlement in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 North: West Palm Beach
2519 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
72.5 mi · 1 hr 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 76: Stuart, Indiantown
2092 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 76 East: Stuart
120 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Southwest Kanner Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Kanner Highway
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Continue on South Kanner Highway
4.1 mi · 7 min · South Kanner Highway
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Turn right onto Southeast Monterey Road
2.9 mi · 6 min · Southeast Monterey Road
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Turn right onto Southeast Ocean Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Ocean Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Sewalls Point Road
898 ft · 41 sec · South Sewalls Point Road
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Turn right onto Heritage Way
860 ft · 42 sec · Heritage Way
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Turn left onto South River Road
22 m · 3 sec · South River Road
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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.
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
72.5 mi · 01h 22m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cloud Lake.
West Palm Beach
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Fort Lauderdale
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).
#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 Sewall's Point
City in Martin County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 2,240 |
| Coordinates | 27.1994900, -80.2022700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sewall's Point (-80.20227, 27.19949)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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