How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Winter Park, FL?

The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Winter Park, FL is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 14m 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
213.83 mi
04h 07m
Flight
186.25 mi
299.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.25 mi
Kilometers
299.74 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.83 mi
Kilometers
344.12 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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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 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Winter Park
Thu, Apr 30, 11:40 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 30, 3:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lauderdale
2026-04-30T07:33
Arrive Winter Park
Thu, Apr 30, 11:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Vero Corridor
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Fort Lauderdale
107.1 mi
02h 03m
To Winter Park
106.7 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 12 mph SW
Destination
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Winter Park.

  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

    191 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa

    2234 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    8.9 mi · 11 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Par Street

    1411 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Par Street

    138 m · 17 sec · Par Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Clay Avenue

    48 m · 10 sec · Clay Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Westminster Street

    1045 ft · 51 sec · Westminster Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Orange Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Orange Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Fairbanks Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Fairbanks Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Osceola Avenue

    2052 ft · 58 sec · Osceola Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Brewer Avenue

    954 ft · 27 sec · Brewer Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Brewer Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
191 mi · 89%
I 4 East
9.22 mi · 4%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 1%
South Powerline Road
2.41 mi · 1%
Powerline Road
1.14 mi · 1%
North Orange Avenue
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

191 mi · 03h 27m

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
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.6 mi
186.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Vero Corridor
02h 03m from Fort Lauderdale
Leave By
8:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winter Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Winter Park?

The road trip is about 213.8 miles (344.1 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 106.7 miles from Winter Park.

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

The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 8:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.28 one way or $62.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Winter Park.

Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Vero Corridor, 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 West Vero Corridor.

RAIL

Okeechobee

55 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

95 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

111 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Kissimmee

116 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Winter Park. Straight-line distance: 186.25 mi (299.74 km).

Fort Lauderdale

#1 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Winter Park

#2 Winter Park

City in Orange County, Florida, United States

Population30,667
Coordinates28.6000000, -81.3392400
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
End: Winter Park (-81.33924, 28.6)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.54 gal
28.56 L · about $31.28
Round trip
$62.55
15.08 gal · 57.12 L
Estimated CO2
67 kg one way
Round trip: 134 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $31.28 $62.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $34.65 $69.31
Premium $4.90 $36.92 $73.83
Diesel $4.35 $32.80 $65.60

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Winter Park. The current time is 07:33:37.

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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.