How far is Lutz, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Lutz, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 281.5 miles (453.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lutz and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lutz and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on the route
90 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on North Nebraska Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Nebraska Avenue
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Turn left onto East Bearss Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Bearss Avenue
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Turn right onto Bruce B Downs Boulevard
1.2 km · 2 min · Bruce B Downs Boulevard
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Turn left onto East Fletcher Avenue
4.1 mi · 7 min · East Fletcher Avenue
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Continue on Morris Bridge Road
844 ft · 16 sec · Morris Bridge Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples
1874 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Tampa, Orlando
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 East: Orlando
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 570 Toll East: Lakeland, Winter Haven
2270 ft · 55 sec
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Continue on Polk Parkway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 98: Lakeland, Bartow
2311 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right onto Bartow Road
6.9 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Continue straight
1427 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit left
784 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
125.3 mi · 2 hr 16 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 Lutz 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.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
125 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Lutz and 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 Lutz to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 281.5 miles (453.1 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.8 miles from Lutz and 154.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.6 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 8:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.23 one way or $82.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lutz and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
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 Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lutz and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 199.9 mi (321.71 km).
#1 Lutz
Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida
| Population | 19,344 |
| Coordinates | 28.1511200, -82.4614800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| 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: 453 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 30m |
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 | $41.23 | $82.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $45.68 | $91.37 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $48.67 | $97.33 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $43.24 | $86.48 |
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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