How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Williston Highlands, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Williston Highlands, FL is about 304.7 miles (490.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 48m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Williston Highlands.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Williston Highlands.
-
1
Start on East Broward Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard
-
2
Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue
-
3
Continue on Powerline Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road
-
4
Continue on South Powerline Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road
-
5
Continue on South Pompano Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway
-
6
Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
-
7
Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
-
8
Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
610 ft · 17 sec
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1761 ft · 43 sec
-
10
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
240.4 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
-
11
Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
-
12
Merge slight left
24.6 mi · 26 min
-
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Ocala, Williston
1342 ft · 37 sec
-
14
Keep slight left to continue on US 27 North: Williston
90 m · 9 sec
-
15
Merge slight right
19 mi · 23 min
-
16
Turn left onto Northeast 30 Street
6.2 mi · 11 min · Northeast 30 Street
-
17
Continue straight
1.8 mi · 2 min
-
18
Turn right onto East Levy Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Levy Street
-
19
Turn right onto Northeast 140th Avenue
3163 ft · 2 min · Northeast 140th Avenue
-
20
Turn left onto Northeast 6th Street
784 ft · 34 sec · Northeast 6th Street
-
21
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northeast 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Williston Highlands.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Williston Highlands.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Williston Highlands?
The road trip is about 304.7 miles (490.4 km) and usually takes 05h 48m 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?
June Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 152.1 miles from Williston Highlands.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 5:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.59 one way or $89.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny near Williston Highlands.
Stop Ideas Near June Park
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 June Park.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Okeechobee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Williston Highlands. Straight-line distance: 266.35 mi (428.65 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 Williston Highlands
Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida
| Population | 2,275 |
| Coordinates | 29.3405200, -82.5415000 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Williston Highlands (-82.5415, 29.34052)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 490 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 48m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $44.59 | $89.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.41 | $98.81 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $52.63 | $105.26 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $46.76 | $93.52 |
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
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.