How far is Marianna, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Marianna, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 521.5 miles (839.3 km), with a travel time of about 07h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 445.6 miles (717.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 15h 45m 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
521.51 mi
07h 52m
Flight
445.62 mi
717.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
445.62 mi
Kilometers
717.15 km
Flight Time
00h 53m

Driving Distance

Road route
521.51 mi
Kilometers
839.29 km
Drive Time
07h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Fri, May 29, 8:18 PM EDT
Return by in Marianna
Sat, May 30, 3:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marianna
2026-05-29T11:26
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Fri, May 29, 7:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
07h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:53 PM to 4:23 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
8:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marianna
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
Wildwood
FL

Human settlement in Sumter County, Florida, United States of America

From Marianna
260.3 mi
03h 56m
To Fort Lauderdale
261.2 mi
03h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marianna and Fort Lauderdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marianna and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Jefferson Street

    33 m · 9 sec · Jefferson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lafayette Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Lafayette Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    2360 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    153.4 mi · 2 hr 44 min

  6. 6

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

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  8. 8

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

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

  9. 9

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

    1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

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

    77 m · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

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

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

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

    2709 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marianna 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lafayette Street
159 mi · 30%
Florida's Turnpike
120 mi · 23%
Florida's Turnpike South
120 mi · 23%
I-75 South
108 mi · 21%
I 95 South
7.69 mi · 1%
West Broward Boulevard
1.78 mi
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
07h 52m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
15h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.9 mi
445.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wildwood
03h 56m from Marianna
Leave By
8:14 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marianna and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marianna to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 521.5 miles (839.3 km) and usually takes 07h 52m 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?

Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 260.3 miles from Marianna and 261.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 445.6 miles (717.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.9 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 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 $76.32 one way or $152.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 163.5 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Marianna and Fort Lauderdale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marianna and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Wildwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wildwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.6 mi away

Belleview City Hall Park

Belleview , FL
SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Belleview
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

City of Belleview

Belleview , FL
5343 SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wildwood.

OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

601 North Main Street
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

13 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
BUS

Ocala, Florida

38 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

57 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marianna and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 445.62 mi (717.15 km).

Marianna

#1 Marianna

Human settlement in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America

Population5,712
Coordinates30.7743600, -85.2268700
Altitude51
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: Jefferson Street (-85.226828, 30.77436)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 839 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)17h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)13h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
18.4 gal
69.66 L · about $76.32
Round trip
$152.65
36.8 gal · 139.32 L
Estimated CO2
163.5 kg one way
Round trip: 327 kg / 721 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $76.32 $152.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $84.57 $169.13
Premium $4.90 $90.09 $180.17
Diesel $4.35 $80.04 $160.08

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 · May 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Marianna, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL. The current time in Marianna is 11:26:05, although it is 12:26:05 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.