How far is Gretna, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Gretna, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 485.2 miles (780.9 km), with a travel time of about 08h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 414.5 miles (667 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 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 08h 55m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gretna and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gretna and Fort Lauderdale.
-
1
Start on 2nd Street
99 m · 26 sec · 2nd Street
-
2
Turn right onto Church Street
802 ft · 30 sec · Church Street
-
3
Turn left onto Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
-
4
Continue on Blue Star Highway
3.1 mi · 4 min · Blue Star Highway
-
5
Continue on West Jefferson Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Jefferson Street
-
6
Turn right onto South Pat Thomas Parkway
3.5 mi · 6 min · South Pat Thomas Parkway
-
7
Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2044 ft · 50 sec
-
8
Merge slight left
114.6 mi · 2 hr 3 min
-
9
Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
-
10
Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
-
11
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
240.6 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
-
12
Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
-
13
Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
77 m · 15 sec
-
14
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
-
15
Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
-
16
Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
-
17
Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
-
18
Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
2315 ft · 58 sec
-
19
Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
-
20
Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
2709 ft · 1 min
-
21
Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard
-
22
Continue on East Broward Boulevard
988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard
-
23
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gretna and Fort Lauderdale.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Gretna and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gretna to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 485.2 miles (780.9 km) and usually takes 08h 55m 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?
Leesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 242.8 miles from Gretna and 242.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 414.5 miles (667 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.7 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 EDT. 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 $71.01 one way or $142.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 152.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Gretna and Partly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Leesburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Plantation-Hermitage Hall
Tavares Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leesburg.
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Ocala, Florida
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gretna and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 414.44 mi (666.98 km).
#1 Gretna
Human settlement in Gadsden County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 1,430 |
| Coordinates | 30.6171400, -84.6599100 |
| Altitude | 90 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 781 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 16h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 12h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.15 | $71.01 | $142.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $78.68 | $157.37 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $83.82 | $167.64 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $74.47 | $148.94 |
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 · May 13, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.