How far is Laguna Beach, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Laguna Beach, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 573.4 miles (922.8 km), with a travel time of about 09h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 452.5 miles (728.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 09h 01m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Marion County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laguna Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laguna Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on the route
43 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto West Toledo Place
1989 ft · 57 sec · West Toledo Place
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Turn right onto Panama City Beach Parkway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Panama City Beach Parkway
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Turn left onto North Arnold Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · North Arnold Road
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Continue on Bay
1.6 km · 2 min · Bay
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Turn right onto Connector Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Connector Road
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Turn right onto Don Johnson Memorial Highway
1.2 km · 1 min · Don Johnson Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Don Johnson Memorial Highway
37 m · 5 sec · Don Johnson Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Don Johnson Memorial Highway
8.1 mi · 10 min · Don Johnson Memorial Highway
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Turn left
8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
44.1 mi · 59 min
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Turn left
18.1 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto Selman Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street
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Continue on Greensboro Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2453 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
240.6 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
77 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
2315 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
2709 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard
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Continue on 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 Laguna Beach and Fort Lauderdale.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
241 mi · 04h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Laguna Beach and Mostly Clear near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laguna Beach to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 573.4 miles (922.8 km) and usually takes 09h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Reddick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 288.4 miles from Laguna Beach and 285 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 452.5 miles (728.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 120.9 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 7:30 AM CST. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $77.56 one way or $155.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 179.8 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Laguna Beach and Fort Lauderdale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Laguna Beach and Mostly Clear near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Reddick
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 Reddick.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laguna Beach and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 452.5 mi (728.23 km).
#1 Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 30.2396500, -85.9241000 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 923 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 19h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 14h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 11h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 09h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 09m |
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 | $3.83 | $77.56 | $155.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $87.39 | $174.79 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $94.33 | $188.66 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $120.19 | $240.37 |
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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