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

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Williamsburg, FL is about 199.2 miles (320.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.21 mi
03h 49m
Flight
177.34 mi
285.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.34 mi
Kilometers
285.4 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.21 mi
Kilometers
320.59 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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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 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Williamsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 23, 10:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-23T03:11
Arrive Williamsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 7:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:20 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
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From Fort Lauderdale
99.8 mi
01h 54m
To Williamsburg
99.4 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph E
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    182 mi · 3 hr 18 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 417 Toll: Tampa, Daytona Beach

    1519 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 417 Toll South: Tampa, Disney World

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 423: John Young Parkway

    1720 ft · 33 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 423 North: John Young Parkway

    1221 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto John Young Parkway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · John Young Parkway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Central Florida Parkway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Central Florida Parkway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Leewind Way

    88 m · 15 sec · Leewind Way

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Lazy Lake Drive

    1731 ft · 1 min · Lazy Lake Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lady Bug Place

    85 m · 12 sec · Lady Bug Place

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lady Bug Place

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
182 mi · 91%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 1%
John Young Parkway
2.49 mi · 1%
South Powerline Road
2.41 mi · 1%
Central Florida GreeneWay
1.24 mi · 1%
Central Florida Parkway
1.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

182 mi · 03h 18m

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
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.9 mi
177.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
01h 54m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Williamsburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 199.2 miles (320.6 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 99.4 miles from Williamsburg.

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

The direct path is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.9 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.16 one way or $58.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Pierce, 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 Fort Pierce.

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Okeechobee

54 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
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West Palm Beach

86 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

110 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Delray Beach

113 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Williamsburg. Straight-line distance: 177.34 mi (285.4 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

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

#2 Williamsburg

In the US state of Florida, Williamsburg is a census-designated place located in Orange County.

Population7,646
Coordinates28.4144500, -81.4428500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Williamsburg (-81.44285, 28.41445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 321 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.03 gal
26.61 L · about $29.16
Round trip
$58.32
14.06 gal · 53.22 L
Estimated CO2
62.5 kg one way
Round trip: 125 kg / 276 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $29.16 $58.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.31 $64.62
Premium $4.90 $34.42 $68.84
Diesel $4.35 $30.58 $61.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Williamsburg. The current time is 03:11:46.

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.