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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Quick Snapshot
Road
286.38 mi
05h 31m
Flight
272.97 mi
439.31 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
272.97 mi
Kilometers
439.31 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.38 mi
Kilometers
460.89 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Villano Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sat, Apr 18, 4:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-18T04:58
Arrive Villano Beach
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
West Melbourne
FL

City in Florida, United States of America

From Fort Lauderdale
143.6 mi
02h 45m
To Villano Beach
142.8 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E
Destination
87°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Broward Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Powerline Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Powerline Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Pompano Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

    610 ft · 17 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1761 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    84.6 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Fort Pierce, Vero Beach

    2817 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 East: Fort Pierce

    65 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    1641 ft · 35 sec · Okeechobee Road

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95

    969 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: Daytona Beach

    2718 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    168.9 mi · 3 hr 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Saint Augustine

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 North: St. Augustine, Faver Dykes , Fort Matanzas

    63 m · 5 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    12.1 mi · 16 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    5.2 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West San Carlos Avenue

    134 m · 9 sec · West San Carlos Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on May Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · May Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Vilano Causeway

    615 ft · 15 sec · Vilano Causeway

  24. 24

    Continue on Francis and Mary Usina Bridge

    1.4 km · 2 min · Francis and Mary Usina Bridge

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Coastal Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Coastal Highway

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Village Drive

    843 ft · 41 sec · Village Drive

  27. 27

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 North
169 mi · 59%
Florida's Turnpike
84.6 mi · 30%
US 1 North
5.26 mi · 2%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 1%
South Powerline Road
2.41 mi · 1%
Coastal Highway
1.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.4 mi
273 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Melbourne
02h 45m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
5:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Melbourne, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Melbourne.

RAIL

Kissimmee

78 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

87 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

90 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

93 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

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).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
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#2 Villano Beach

City in St.

Population2,678
Coordinates29.9385800, -81.3020200
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Villano Beach (-81.30202, 29.93858)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
10.1 gal
38.25 L · about $41.89
Round trip
$83.79
20.2 gal · 76.5 L
Estimated CO2
89.8 kg one way
Round trip: 179.5 kg / 396 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Villano Beach. The current time is 04:58:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.