How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from The Villages, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to The Villages, FL is about 257.9 miles (415 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and The Villages.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and The Villages.
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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
236.9 mi · 4 hr 16 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 301: Wildwood
1601 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 301 North: Leesburg, Wildwood
58 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Cleveland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue
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Continue on County Road 466A
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Road 466A
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Turn left onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
2194 ft · 1 min · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard
56 m · 10 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
2052 ft · 58 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
52 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
63 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
55 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
3020 ft · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stillwater Trail
6 m · 1 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
1722 ft · 49 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stillwater Trail
51 m · 3 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
1885 ft · 38 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Morse Boulevard
89 m · 6 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
148 m · 10 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Continue on Morse Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Morse Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Boulevard
51 m · 3 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Morse Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Morse Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and The Villages.
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
237 mi · 04h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near The Villages.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to The Villages?
The road trip is about 257.9 miles (415 km) and usually takes 04h 57m 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 129.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 128.7 miles from The Villages.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 34 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 7:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.75 one way or $75.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near The Villages.
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 The Villages. Straight-line distance: 223.89 mi (360.31 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 The Villages
A census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida.
| Population | 51,442 |
| Coordinates | 28.9340800, -81.9599400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: The Villages (-81.95994, 28.93408)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 415 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $37.75 | $75.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.82 | $83.65 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $44.55 | $89.11 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $39.58 | $79.17 |
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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