How far is Key West, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Key West and Fort Lauderdale is 148.96 miles (239.72 km).
Flight distance from Key West, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is 148.96 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 22 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 20 minutes to travel from Key West to Fort Lauderdale with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Key West, Florida to Fort Lauderdale, Florida is: 189.28 miles (304.61 km) by car.
Driving from Key West to Fort Lauderdale will take approximately 03 hours 50 minutes.
#1 Key West
County seat city of Monroe County, Florida, United States; island in Florida Keys
| Population | 23767 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 24°33'19"N 81°46'54"W |
| Latitude | 24.5552400 |
| Longitude | -81.7816300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida. It is located on the Atlantic Coast of Florida. Fort Lauderdale is known for its many beaches, its many canals, and its many attractions, such as the Fort Lauderdale Beach and the Sawgrass Mills.
| Population | 184245 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 26°7'20"N 80°8'36"W |
| Latitude | 26.1223100 |
| Longitude | -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Fort Lauderdale: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382,26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time Between Key West and Fort Lauderdale
The distance between Key West and Fort Lauderdale is 305 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 03 hours 23 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Key West and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 09:11:32.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06 hours 18 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04 hours 43 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 47 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03 hours 09 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 42 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 31 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 02 hours 21 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 25.28 liters (6.68 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Key West and Fort Lauderdale.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Key West to Fort Lauderdale is $22.2 (diesel $29.05).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $22.2 | $24.99 | $27.16 | $29.05 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 25, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Key West and Fort Lauderdale (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
