How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Vineyards, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Vineyards, FL is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Collier County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Vineyards.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Vineyards.
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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
88.5 mi · 1 hr 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 896: Naples, Golden Gate
2318 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto Pine Ridge Road
2473 ft · 46 sec · Pine Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Vineyards Boulevard
1158 ft · 39 sec · Vineyards Boulevard
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Turn right onto Arbor Boulevard West
59 m · 8 sec · Arbor Boulevard West
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Continue on Arbor Boulevard West
1977 ft · 2 min · Arbor Boulevard West
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Turn left onto Monterey Drive
116 m · 19 sec · Monterey Drive
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Turn right onto Silverado Drive
1927 ft · 1 min · Silverado Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Silverado Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Vineyards.
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
88.5 mi · 01h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Vineyards.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Vineyards?
The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172.1 km) and usually takes 02h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 53.6 miles from Vineyards.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.64 one way or $31.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Vineyards.
Stop Ideas Near Immokalee
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 Immokalee.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Vineyards. Straight-line distance: 98.51 mi (158.53 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 Vineyards
Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida
| Population | 3,375 |
| Coordinates | 26.2237300, -81.7279800 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Vineyards (-81.72798, 26.22373)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $15.64 | $31.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.33 | $34.65 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $18.46 | $36.92 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $16.40 | $32.80 |
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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