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

The driving distance from Indialantic, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.29 mi
03h 04m
Flight
138.37 mi
222.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.37 mi
Kilometers
222.69 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.29 mi
Kilometers
246.69 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Sat, Apr 18, 10:06 PM EDT
Return by in Indialantic
Sun, Apr 19, 1:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Indialantic
2026-04-18T19:02
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Sat, Apr 18, 10:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Indialantic
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 Salerno
FL

Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida

From Indialantic
76.9 mi
01h 32m
To Fort Lauderdale
76.4 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 8th Avenue

    40 m · 12 sec · 8th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Miramar Avenue

    773 ft · 21 sec · South Miramar Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fifth Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Fifth Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Melbourne Causeway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Melbourne Causeway

  5. 5

    Continue on Strawbridge Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Strawbridge Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on New Haven Avenue

    1589 ft · 39 sec · New Haven Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Babcock Street

    2.5 mi · 5 min · South Babcock Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Babcock Street Northeast

    3 mi · 5 min · Babcock Street Northeast

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Malabar Road

    2127 ft · 40 sec · Malabar Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Miami

    892 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left onto I 95 South: Miami

    2299 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    43.4 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

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

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

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

    2588 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    1 km · 2 min

  20. 20

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

    77 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

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

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  27. 27

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

    2709 ft · 1 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  29. 29

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
84.9 mi · 55%
I 95 South
51.7 mi · 34%
Babcock Street Northeast
3.01 mi · 2%
South Babcock Street
2.52 mi · 2%
West Broward Boulevard
1.78 mi · 1%
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

84.9 mi · 01h 33m

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
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Salerno
01h 32m from Indialantic
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Indialantic and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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 Salerno is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Indialantic and 76.4 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.44 one way or $44.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indialantic and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Port Salerno

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

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

RAIL

West Palm Beach

50 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Okeechobee

63 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Delray Beach

77 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

92 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Indialantic and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 138.37 mi (222.69 km).

Indialantic

#1 Indialantic

Town of the United States

Population2,895
Coordinates28.0894600, -80.5656100
Altitude4
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: Indialantic (-80.56561, 28.08946)
End: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.48 L · about $22.44
Round trip
$44.88
10.82 gal · 40.96 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.44 $44.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.86 $49.73
Premium $4.90 $26.49 $52.97
Diesel $4.35 $23.53 $47.07

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Indialantic and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 19:02:05.

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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.