How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Sugarmill Woods, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Sugarmill Woods, FL is about 288.7 miles (464.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 41m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Sugarmill Woods.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Sugarmill Woods.
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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
240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 44: Inverness, Wildwood
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left
15 mi · 20 min
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Turn slight right
1.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Pleasant Grove Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Pleasant Grove Road
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Continue on South Pleasant Grove Road
8.5 mi · 12 min · South Pleasant Grove Road
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Turn right onto West Stage Coach Trail
5.7 mi · 10 min · West Stage Coach Trail
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Continue on West Oak Park Boulevard
4 mi · 7 min · West Oak Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto Corkwood Boulevard
1.4 km · 3 min · Corkwood Boulevard
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Turn right onto Honeysuckle Drive
155 m · 25 sec · Honeysuckle Drive
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Turn right onto Honeysuckle Court South
141 m · 23 sec · Honeysuckle Court South
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Continue on Honeysuckle Court South
52 m · 7 sec · Honeysuckle Court South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Honeysuckle Court South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Sugarmill Woods.
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
240 mi · 04h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Cloudy near Sugarmill Woods.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Sugarmill Woods?
The road trip is about 288.7 miles (464.6 km) and usually takes 05h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 144.2 miles from Sugarmill Woods.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.3 miles (372.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.27 one way or $84.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Cloudy near Sugarmill Woods.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Sugarmill Woods. Straight-line distance: 231.32 mi (372.27 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 Sugarmill Woods
Census-designated place in Citrus County, Florida
| Population | 8,287 |
| Coordinates | 28.7322100, -82.5062100 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sugarmill Woods (-82.50621, 28.73221)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 465 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $42.27 | $84.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.83 | $93.67 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $49.89 | $99.78 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $44.33 | $88.65 |
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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