How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Zephyrhills, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Zephyrhills, FL is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Zephyrhills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Zephyrhills.
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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
125.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
75 m · 6 sec
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Merge slight left
61.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Bartow Road
7 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West
1520 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Park Road
1130 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right
921 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto North Park Road
1 km · 56 sec · North Park Road
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Turn left onto East Sam Allen Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Sam Allen Road
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Turn right onto Paul Buchman Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Paul Buchman Highway
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Turn right onto Alexander Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Alexander Street
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Continue on Paul S Buchman Highway
9.9 mi · 13 min · Paul S Buchman Highway
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Turn straight onto Gall Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Gall Boulevard
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Turn right onto 5th Avenue
44 m · 3 sec · 5th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 5th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Zephyrhills.
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
125 mi · 02h 17m
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 Mostly Sunny near Zephyrhills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Zephyrhills?
The road trip is about 236.1 miles (379.9 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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 118.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 117.9 miles from Zephyrhills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.3 miles (309.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.55 one way or $69.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Mostly Sunny near Zephyrhills.
Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor
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 West Vero Corridor.
Okeechobee
Sebring
West Palm Beach
Kissimmee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Zephyrhills. Straight-line distance: 192.26 mi (309.42 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 Zephyrhills
City in Florida
| Population | 17,019 |
| Coordinates | 28.2336200, -82.1811900 |
| Altitude | 29 |
| Country | United States |
End: Zephyrhills (-82.18119, 28.23362)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 380 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $34.55 | $69.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.28 | $76.57 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $40.78 | $81.57 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $36.24 | $72.47 |
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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