How far is Lower Grand Lagoon, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Lower Grand Lagoon, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 567.6 miles (913.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 440.2 miles (708.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
567.64 mi
08h 56m
Flight
440.27 mi
708.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
440.27 mi
Kilometers
708.55 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
567.64 mi
Kilometers
913.53 km
Drive Time
08h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM EDT
Return by in Lower Grand Lagoon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lower Grand Lagoon
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 23, 6:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
08h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
3:56 PM to 5:26 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lower Grand Lagoon
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ocala
FL

The most populous city in Marion County, Florida.

From Lower Grand Lagoon
283.2 mi
04h 28m
To Fort Lauderdale
284.5 mi
04h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Lower Grand Lagoon Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
75°F
Wednesday
Using Upper Grand Lagoon as the closest live forecast in the Bay County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lower Grand Lagoon and Fort Lauderdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lower Grand Lagoon and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Benbow Street

    153 m · 24 sec · Benbow Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Trelawney Avenue

    155 m · 26 sec · Trelawney Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Navy Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · Navy Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    57 m · 5 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1875 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West 23rd Street

    5.3 mi · 9 min · West 23rd Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left

    113 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    21.2 mi · 27 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    28.4 mi · 39 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    18.1 mi · 24 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Selman Street

    3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Greensboro Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2453 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando

    240.6 mi · 4 hr 20 min · Florida's Turnpike

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

    77 m · 15 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  27. 27

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown

    2709 ft · 1 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lower Grand Lagoon 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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
122 mi · 21%
Florida's Turnpike
120 mi · 21%
Florida's Turnpike South
120 mi · 21%
I-75 South
108 mi · 19%
West 23rd Street
27.8 mi · 5%
I 95 South
7.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
08h 56m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+127.4 mi
440.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ocala
04h 28m from Lower Grand Lagoon
Leave By
6:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lower Grand Lagoon and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lower Grand Lagoon to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 567.6 miles (913.5 km) and usually takes 08h 56m 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?

Ocala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 283.2 miles from Lower Grand Lagoon and 284.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 440.2 miles (708.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 127.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. 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 $83.08 one way or $166.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 178 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Lower Grand Lagoon 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 Lower Grand Lagoon and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Ocala

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

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

BUS

Ocala, Florida

1 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

34 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

37 mi away
601 North Main Street
BUS

Gainesville, Florida

55 mi away
201 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lower Grand Lagoon and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 440.27 mi (708.55 km).

Lower Grand Lagoon

#1 Lower Grand Lagoon

Census-designated place in Bay County, Florida

Population3,881
Coordinates30.1440900, -85.7507600
Altitude3
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: Benbow Street (-85.751093, 30.144089)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 914 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)18h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)14h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)11h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)09h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)08h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)07h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
20.03 gal
75.82 L · about $83.08
Round trip
$166.17
40.06 gal · 151.64 L
Estimated CO2
178 kg one way
Round trip: 356 kg / 785 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $83.08 $166.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $92.06 $184.12
Premium $4.90 $98.07 $196.13
Diesel $4.35 $87.13 $174.26

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Lower Grand Lagoon, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL. The current time in Lower Grand Lagoon is 21:34:33, although it is 22:34:33 in Fort Lauderdale.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.