How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Villano Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Villano Beach, FL is about 286.4 miles (460.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273 miles (439.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 03m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Florida, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Villano Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Villano Beach.
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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
84.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach
2817 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce
65 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95
969 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach
2718 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
168.9 mi · 3 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Saint Augustine
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: St. Augustine, Faver Dykes , Fort Matanzas
63 m · 5 sec
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Turn straight
12.1 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
5.2 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto West San Carlos Avenue
134 m · 9 sec · West San Carlos Avenue
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Continue on May Street
1.4 km · 2 min · May Street
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Continue on Vilano Causeway
615 ft · 15 sec · Vilano Causeway
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Continue on Francis and Mary Usina Bridge
1.4 km · 2 min · Francis and Mary Usina Bridge
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Turn left onto Coastal Highway
1.4 mi · 3 min · Coastal Highway
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Turn left onto Village Drive
843 ft · 41 sec · Village Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Village Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Villano Beach.
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
169 mi · 03h 02m
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 Mostly Sunny near Villano Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Villano Beach?
The road trip is about 286.4 miles (460.9 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?
West Melbourne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 142.8 miles from Villano Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273 miles (439.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 5:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.89 one way or $83.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Villano Beach.
Stop Ideas Near West Melbourne
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 West Melbourne.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Okeechobee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Villano Beach. Straight-line distance: 272.97 mi (439.31 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 Villano Beach
City in St.
| Population | 2,678 |
| Coordinates | 29.9385800, -81.3020200 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Villano Beach (-81.30202, 29.93858)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $41.89 | $83.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.42 | $92.84 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $49.45 | $98.90 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $43.93 | $87.87 |
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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