How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Town 'n' Country, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Town 'n' Country, FL is about 271.5 miles (437 km), with a travel time of about 05h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 15m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 07m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Town 'n' Country.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Town 'n' Country.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami
885 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 595: Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 595 West
1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Port Everglades Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Merge slight left
209.2 mi · 3 hr 44 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Saint Petersburg
5.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left
1610 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
31.9 mi · 38 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 60: Clearwater, Tampa International Airport, Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard
2708 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 60 East: Kennedy Boulevard, West Shore Boulevard
1762 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on West Kennedy Boulevard
1581 ft · 32 sec · West Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto Memorial Highway
1.1 km · 1 min · Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Veterans Expressway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Veterans Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 580: Hillsborough Avenue
1797 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto Eisenhower Boulevard North
695 ft · 16 sec · Eisenhower Boulevard North
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Turn left onto Hillsborough Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hillsborough Avenue
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Turn right onto Webb Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Webb Road
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Turn left onto Fountain Avenue
684 ft · 30 sec · Fountain Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fountain Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Town 'n' Country.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Port Everglades Expressway
Merge slight left
209 mi · 03h 44m
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 leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Town 'n' Country.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Town 'n' Country?
The road trip is about 271.5 miles (437 km) and usually takes 05h 07m 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?
Tice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 135.7 miles from Town 'n' Country.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.9 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 6:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.74 one way or $79.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Town 'n' Country.
Stop Ideas Near Tice
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 Tice.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Town 'n' Country. Straight-line distance: 198.6 mi (319.62 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 Town 'n' Country
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 78,442 |
| Coordinates | 28.0105700, -82.5773200 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Town 'n' Country (-82.57732, 28.01057)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 437 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 23m |
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 | $39.74 | $79.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $44.03 | $88.06 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $46.90 | $93.81 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $41.67 | $83.35 |
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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