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

The driving distance from Graceville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 545.9 miles (878.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 466.7 miles (751.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
545.89 mi
10h 03m
Flight
466.7 mi
751.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
466.7 mi
Kilometers
751.08 km
Flight Time
00h 56m

Driving Distance

Road route
545.89 mi
Kilometers
878.53 km
Drive Time
10h 03m

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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 10h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Tue, Jun 2, 8:08 AM EDT
Return by in Graceville
Tue, Jun 2, 5:12 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Graceville
2026-06-01T21:05
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Tue, Jun 2, 7:08 AM CDT
Route Timing
10h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:03 PM to 6:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Graceville
8:00 PM CDT
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
Ocala
FL

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

From Graceville
273.2 mi
05h 01m
To Fort Lauderdale
272.7 mi
05h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
77°F
Tonight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cotton Street

    46 m · 8 sec · Cotton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 8th Avenue

    6.8 mi · 10 min · 8th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    6.6 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lafayette Street

    2465 ft · 52 sec · Lafayette Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Penn Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 West: Tallahassee

    2333 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    159.1 mi · 2 hr 51 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

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

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

    77 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown

    2709 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 West
160 mi · 29%
Florida's Turnpike
120 mi · 22%
Florida's Turnpike South
120 mi · 22%
I-75 South
108 mi · 20%
8th Avenue
14.1 mi · 3%
I 95 South
7.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

241 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 03m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
20h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.2 mi
466.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
05h 01m from Graceville
Leave By
3:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy leaving Graceville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 545.9 miles (878.5 km) and usually takes 10h 03m 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?

Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 273.2 miles from Graceville and 272.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 466.7 miles (751.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.2 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 CDT. 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 $79.89 one way or $159.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 171.2 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Graceville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Mostly Cloudy near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

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 Ocala and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.6 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 5.4 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 Ocala.

BUS

Ocala, Florida

1 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

34 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

37 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

55 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Graceville and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 466.7 mi (751.08 km).

Graceville

#1 Graceville

City in Jackson County, Florida, United States

Population2,106
Coordinates30.9568500, -85.5166000
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Fort Lauderdale

#2 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Graceville (-85.5166, 30.95685)
End: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 879 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
19.26 gal
72.92 L · about $79.89
Round trip
$159.78
38.52 gal · 145.84 L
Estimated CO2
171.2 kg one way
Round trip: 342.3 kg / 755 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $79.89 $159.78
Mid-grade $4.60 $88.52 $177.04
Premium $4.90 $94.30 $188.59
Diesel $4.35 $83.78 $167.56

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 · Jun 02, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Graceville, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL. The current time in Graceville is 21:05:34, although it is 22:05:34 in Fort Lauderdale.

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.