How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Starke, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Starke, FL is about 333.2 miles (536.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 290 miles (466.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
333.17 mi
06h 20m
Flight
290 mi
466.71 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
290 mi
Kilometers
466.71 km
Flight Time
00h 35m

Driving Distance

Road route
333.17 mi
Kilometers
536.19 km
Drive Time
06h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Starke
Sat, May 30, 4:49 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sat, May 30, 11:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-05-30T10:28
Arrive Starke
Sat, May 30, 4:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
06h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:21 PM to 1:51 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Saint Cloud
FL

A city in Osceola County, Florida.

From Fort Lauderdale
166.9 mi
03h 10m
To Starke
166.3 mi
03h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Starke.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Starke.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Powerline Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Pompano Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

    610 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 31 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 326

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    44 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Northwest 70th Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest 70th Street

  17. 17

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto North US 301: Starke

    42.5 mi · 54 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 5 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Call Street

    539 ft · 18 sec · West Call Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Call Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Starke.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
21 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
270 mi · 81%
North US 301
45.1 mi · 14%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 1%
South Powerline Road
2.41 mi · 1%
Northwest 70th Street
1.46 mi
Powerline Road
1.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

240 mi · 04h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 20m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
290 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Saint Cloud
03h 10m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
11:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Lauderdale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Starke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Starke?

The road trip is about 333.2 miles (536.2 km) and usually takes 06h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 166.3 miles from Starke.

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

The direct path is about 290 miles (466.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.78 one way or $97.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Lauderdale and Showers And Thunderstorms near Starke.

Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Saint Cloud, 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 Saint Cloud.

RAIL

Kissimmee

13 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

32 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

39 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Winter Haven

52 mi away
1800 7th St SW

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Starke. Straight-line distance: 290 mi (466.71 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Starke

#2 Starke

Town in Florida

Population5,471
Coordinates29.9441300, -82.1098300
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Starke (-82.10983, 29.94413)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 536 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.76 gal
44.5 L · about $48.78
Round trip
$97.56
23.52 gal · 89 L
Estimated CO2
104.5 kg one way
Round trip: 209 kg / 461 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $48.78 $97.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $54.05 $108.10
Premium $4.90 $57.58 $115.15
Diesel $4.35 $51.16 $102.31

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Starke. The current time is 10:28:30.

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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.