How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Wewahitchka, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Wewahitchka, FL is about 533.3 miles (858.2 km), with a travel time of about 10h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 413.4 miles (665.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
533.24 mi
10h 02m
Flight
413.4 mi
665.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
413.4 mi
Kilometers
665.31 km
Flight Time
00h 49m

Driving Distance

Road route
533.24 mi
Kilometers
858.16 km
Drive Time
10h 02m

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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wewahitchka
Sun, Apr 19, 5:24 AM CDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 4:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-18T20:22
Arrive Wewahitchka
Sun, Apr 19, 6:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
10h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:02 PM to 4:32 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lauderdale
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Belleview
FL

City in Florida

From Fort Lauderdale
266.9 mi
05h 01m
To Wewahitchka
266.4 mi
05h 01m

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 CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Wewahitchka.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Wewahitchka.

  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

    240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike

    1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee

    820 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee

    1569 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    121.8 mi · 2 hr 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 12: Gretna, Greensboro

    1341 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on FL `12 South: Greensboro

    112 m · 11 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Greensboro Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Greensboro Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Green Avenue

    2342 ft · 57 sec · Green Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Bristol Highway

    17.7 mi · 23 min · Bristol Highway

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    27.3 mi · 39 min · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right

    20 m · 2 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Wewahitchka.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
348 mi · 65%
I 10 West
122 mi · 23%
South Main Street
27.3 mi · 5%
Bristol Highway
17.7 mi · 3%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 1%
South Powerline Road
2.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

240 mi · 04h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
10h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+119.9 mi
413.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belleview
05h 01m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Wewahitchka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Wewahitchka?

The road trip is about 533.3 miles (858.2 km) and usually takes 10h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Belleview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 266.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 266.4 miles from Wewahitchka.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 413.4 miles (665.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 119.9 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $78.07 one way or $156.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 167.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Wewahitchka, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Wewahitchka.

Stop Ideas Near Belleview

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Belleview and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.4 mi away

Belleview City Hall Park

Belleview , FL
SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Ocala Citizens' Circle

Ocala , FL
SE Osceola Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
Rating 4.6/5 29 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belleview.

BUS

Ocala, Florida

17 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

18 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

21 mi away
601 North Main Street
RAIL

DeLand

69 mi away
2491 Old New York Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Wewahitchka. Straight-line distance: 413.4 mi (665.31 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Wewahitchka

#2 Wewahitchka

City in Gulf County, Florida, United States of America

Population2,122
Coordinates30.1127000, -85.2004700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Wewahitchka (-85.20047, 30.1127)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 858 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.82 gal
71.23 L · about $78.07
Round trip
$156.13
37.64 gal · 142.46 L
Estimated CO2
167.3 kg one way
Round trip: 334.5 kg / 737 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $78.07 $156.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $86.50 $172.99
Premium $4.90 $92.14 $184.29
Diesel $4.35 $81.87 $163.73

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 19, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Fort Lauderdale, FL and Wewahitchka, FL. The current time in Fort Lauderdale is 20:22:32, although it is 19:22:32 in Wewahitchka.

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.