How far is Indian Rocks Beach, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Indian Rocks Beach, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 261.9 miles (421.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206 miles (331.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 36m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indian Rocks Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Rocks Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Central Avenue
51 m · 16 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Gulf Boulevard
2.3 mi · 6 min · Gulf Boulevard
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Turn straight onto CR 694: Seminole, Pinellas Park
114 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto CR 694 East: Seminole, Pinellas Park
124 m · 12 sec
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Continue on Park Boulevard North
3.3 mi · 7 min · Park Boulevard North
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Turn right onto Seminole Boulevard
1.5 mi · 3 min · Seminole Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Bay Pines Boulevard North
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bay Pines Boulevard North
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Continue on Tyrone Boulevard North
3.4 mi · 6 min · Tyrone Boulevard North
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 5th Avenue North
2.4 mi · 4 min · 5th Avenue North
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Turn right onto 31st Street North
1.1 mi · 3 min · 31st Street North
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Take the ramp slight right
2760 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.9 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
1406 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight right onto Sunshine Skyway Bridge
13.4 mi · 15 min · Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Naples
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left
28 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left
181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto I 595 East, SR 84 East
991 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East
2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Marina Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue
2736 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street
1594 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 17th Street
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Continue on Southeast 17th Street
780 ft · 25 sec · Southeast 17th Street
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Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto East Broward Boulevard
988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Indian Rocks Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Keep slight left
181 mi · 03h 14m
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 Indian Rocks Beach 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 Indian Rocks Beach to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 261.9 miles (421.5 km) and usually takes 04h 18m 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?
Gateway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 131.4 miles from Indian Rocks Beach and 130.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206 miles (331.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.9 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 8:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.33 one way or $76.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indian Rocks Beach and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Gateway
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 Gateway.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Indian Rocks Beach and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 206.05 mi (331.6 km).
#1 Indian Rocks Beach
City in Pinellas County, Florida, United States
| Population | 4,274 |
| Coordinates | 27.8753000, -82.8512200 |
| Altitude | 0 |
| 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: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 421 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 16m |
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 | $38.33 | $76.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.47 | $84.93 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $45.24 | $90.48 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $40.19 | $80.39 |
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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