How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Stuart, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Stuart, FL is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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 Stuart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Stuart.
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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
5.2 mi · 9 min · South Kanner Highway
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Continue on South Colorado Avenue
1031 ft · 31 sec · South Colorado Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Colorado Avenue
15 m · 2 sec · South Colorado Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Colorado Avenue
1316 ft · 37 sec · South Colorado Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Colorado Avenue
58 m · 31 sec · South Colorado Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Colorado Avenue
7 m · 1 sec · South Colorado Avenue
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Continue on South Colorado Avenue
9 m · 1 sec · South Colorado Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Colorado Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Stuart.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Stuart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Stuart?
The road trip is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Glen Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 40.5 miles from Stuart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.90 one way or $23.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Stuart.
Stop Ideas Near Glen Ridge
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 Glen Ridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Stuart. Straight-line distance: 74.6 mi (120.05 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 Stuart
City in Florida
| Population | 16,652 |
| Coordinates | 27.1975500, -80.2528300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Stuart (-80.25283, 27.19755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 131 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $11.90 | $23.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.19 | $26.38 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $14.05 | $28.10 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $12.48 | $24.97 |
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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