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

The driving distance from Hilliard, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 362.7 miles (583.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 333.6 miles (536.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m 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
362.72 mi
05h 34m
Flight
333.56 mi
536.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
333.56 mi
Kilometers
536.81 km
Flight Time
00h 40m

Driving Distance

Road route
362.72 mi
Kilometers
583.74 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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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 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Mon, May 4, 11:30 PM EDT
Return by in Hilliard
Tue, May 5, 5:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilliard
2026-05-04T17:55
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Mon, May 4, 11:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 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
5:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hilliard
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Port Saint John
FL

City in South Africa

From Hilliard
179.1 mi
02h 47m
To Fort Lauderdale
183.6 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph NE
Destination
80°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    41 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Kings Road

    22.3 mi · 30 min · Kings Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South

    2560 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto West Beltway

    21.8 mi · 25 min · West Beltway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on West Beltway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · West Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    1.6 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    207.2 mi · 3 hr 43 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2588 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 33 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 Hilliard 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
216 mi · 60%
Florida's Turnpike
84.9 mi · 23%
West Beltway
26.7 mi · 7%
Kings Road
22.3 mi · 6%
West Broward Boulevard
1.78 mi
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.36 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

207 mi · 03h 43m

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
05h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
333.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Saint John
02h 47m from Hilliard
Leave By
5:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hilliard and Chance 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 Hilliard to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 362.7 miles (583.7 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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?

Port Saint John is a useful midpoint, sitting about 179.1 miles from Hilliard and 183.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 333.6 miles (536.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 5:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $53.09 one way or $106.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hilliard and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Port Saint John

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Saint John, 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 Port Saint John.

RAIL

Winter Park

57 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

58 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Sanford

61 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue
RAIL

Kissimmee

64 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilliard and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 333.56 mi (536.81 km).

Hilliard

#1 Hilliard

Human settlement in Nassau County, Florida, United States of America

Population3,265
Coordinates30.6910700, -81.9173300
Altitude18
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: CR 108 (-81.917371, 30.691127)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 584 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.8 gal
48.45 L · about $53.09
Round trip
$106.19
25.6 gal · 96.9 L
Estimated CO2
113.8 kg one way
Round trip: 227.5 kg / 502 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $53.09 $106.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $58.83 $117.66
Premium $4.90 $62.67 $125.34
Diesel $4.35 $55.68 $111.36

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 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Hilliard and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 17:55:53.

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.