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

The driving distance from Interlachen, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 264.5 miles (425.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 54m 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
301.71 mi
05h 57m
Flight
264.48 mi
425.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
264.48 mi
Kilometers
425.64 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
301.71 mi
Kilometers
485.56 km
Drive Time
05h 57m

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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 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 AM EDT
Return by in Interlachen
Sun, Apr 19, 6:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Interlachen
2026-04-18T19:02
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 12:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:57 AM to 1:57 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
5:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Interlachen
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
June Park
FL

Census designated place

From Interlachen
151.2 mi
02h 58m
To Fort Lauderdale
150.6 mi
02h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S
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 Interlachen and Fort Lauderdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    29 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue

    130 m · 22 sec · Commonwealth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    15.6 mi · 25 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on 9th Street

    1719 ft · 1 min · 9th Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Reid Street

    3112 ft · 1 min · Reid Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Memorial Bridge

    5 mi · 8 min · Memorial Bridge

  7. 7

    Turn left

    23.8 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Street

    6 mi · 9 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward US Highway 1

    35 m · 2 sec · US Highway 1

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto US Highway 1

    6.3 mi · 8 min · US Highway 1

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami

    973 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    144.1 mi · 2 hr 35 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 Interlachen 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
30 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
152 mi · 50%
Florida's Turnpike
84.9 mi · 28%
US Highway 1
6.32 mi · 2%
State Street
6 mi · 2%
Memorial Bridge
5.04 mi · 2%
West Broward Boulevard
1.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

144 mi · 02h 35m

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 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
264.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
June Park
02h 58m from Interlachen
Leave By
5:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Interlachen 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 Interlachen to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 301.7 miles (485.6 km) and usually takes 05h 57m 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?

June Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.2 miles from Interlachen and 150.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 264.5 miles (425.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.18 one way or $88.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near June Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around June Park, 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 June Park.

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

85 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

88 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

92 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Interlachen and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 264.48 mi (425.64 km).

Interlachen

#1 Interlachen

City in Putnam County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,477
Coordinates29.6242100, -81.8925600
Altitude32
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: Interlachen (-81.89256, 29.62421)
End: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 486 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.65 gal
40.3 L · about $44.18
Round trip
$88.35
21.3 gal · 80.6 L
Estimated CO2
94.6 kg one way
Round trip: 189.3 kg / 417 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $44.18 $88.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $48.95 $97.89
Premium $4.90 $52.14 $104.28
Diesel $4.35 $46.33 $92.66

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 Interlachen and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 19:02:07.

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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.