How far is Key West, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Key West, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 50m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census designated place in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Key West and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Key West and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on George Street
112 m · 21 sec · George Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Flagler Avenue
2.1 mi · 5 min · Flagler Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Roosevelt Boulevard
1367 ft · 41 sec · South Roosevelt Boulevard
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Turn right onto Overseas Highway
36.1 mi · 57 min · Overseas Highway
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Continue on New Seven Mile Bridge
68.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min · New Seven Mile Bridge
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Continue on Dixie Highway
19.4 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1785 ft · 38 sec
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Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
27.1 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
7.1 mi · 8 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
2526 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 441, I 595 East, SR 84 East
2424 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441 South
526 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East, I 595 East
555 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East
1439 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 84 East
1034 ft · 25 sec
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Continue on SR 84 East
1.8 mi · 3 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 Key West 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.
New Seven Mile Bridge
Continue on New Seven Mile Bridge
68.1 mi · 01h 46m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Key West and Mostly Sunny then Slight 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 Key West to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 189.3 miles (304.6 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?
Key Largo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.3 miles from Key West and 95 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.9 miles (239.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.4 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 9:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.71 one way or $55.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Key West and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Key Largo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Cafe & Wine bar
Monroe County Code Enforcement
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Key Largo.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Key West and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 148.96 mi (239.72 km).
#1 Key West
County seat city of Monroe County, Florida, United States; island in Florida Keys
| Population | 23,767 |
| Coordinates | 24.5552400, -81.7816300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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 (-80.143382, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 21m |
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 | $27.71 | $55.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.70 | $61.40 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $32.71 | $65.41 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $29.06 | $58.12 |
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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