How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Wabasso Beach, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Wabasso Beach, FL is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Wabasso Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Wabasso 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 left to continue on South Kings Highway
2.4 mi · 4 min · South Kings Highway
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Continue on North Kings Highway
5.1 mi · 8 min · North Kings Highway
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Continue on Turnpike Feeder Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · Turnpike Feeder Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 1
4.3 mi · 7 min · US Highway 1
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Turn right onto Indian River Boulevard
5.1 mi · 9 min · Indian River Boulevard
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Turn left onto 45th Street
2437 ft · 51 sec · 45th Street
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
2.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
595 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto East Barefoot Place
22 m · 2 sec · East Barefoot Place
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Barefoot Place
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Wabasso 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.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
84.6 mi · 01h 33m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wabasso Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Wabasso Beach?
The road trip is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?
Tequesta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 61.5 miles from Wabasso Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.09 one way or $36.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wabasso Beach.
Stop Ideas Near Tequesta
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 Tequesta.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Wabasso Beach. Straight-line distance: 114.57 mi (184.38 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 Wabasso Beach
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
| Population | 1,853 |
| Coordinates | 27.7647500, -80.3989400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wabasso Beach (-80.39894, 27.76475)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $18.09 | $36.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.04 | $40.08 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $21.35 | $42.69 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $18.97 | $37.93 |
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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