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

The driving distance from Midway, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 653.2 miles (1051.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 511.7 miles (823.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
653.18 mi
09h 50m
Flight
511.67 mi
823.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
511.67 mi
Kilometers
823.46 km
Flight Time
01h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
653.18 mi
Kilometers
1051.19 km
Drive Time
09h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Wed, Apr 29, 2:18 PM EDT
Return by in Midway
Wed, Apr 29, 11:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Midway
2026-04-29T03:27
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Wed, Apr 29, 1:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
09h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:51 PM to 6:21 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
4:18 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Midway
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
High Springs
FL

City in Alachua County, Florida, United States

From Midway
325.5 mi
04h 55m
To Fort Lauderdale
327.6 mi
04h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Street

    118 m · 19 sec · Cedar Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Keystone Drive

    146 m · 25 sec · Keystone Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wheeler Road

    2173 ft · 2 min · Wheeler Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gulf Breeze Parkway

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Gulf Breeze Parkway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Avalon Boulevard

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Avalon Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Garcon Point Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Garcon Point Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Avalon Boulevard

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1713 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    274 mi · 4 hr 54 min

  10. 10

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

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  12. 12

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

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

  13. 13

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

    1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    77 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

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

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  21. 21

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

    2709 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Midway 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
274 mi · 42%
Florida's Turnpike
120 mi · 18%
Florida's Turnpike South
120 mi · 18%
I-75 South
108 mi · 16%
Avalon Boulevard
9.36 mi · 1%
I 95 South
7.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

274 mi · 04h 54m

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
09h 50m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+141.5 mi
511.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Springs
04h 55m from Midway
Leave By
4:18 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Midway and Mostly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 653.2 miles (1051.2 km) and usually takes 09h 50m 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?

High Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 325.5 miles from Midway and 327.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 511.7 miles (823.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 141.5 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 $95.61 one way or $191.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 204.8 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Midway and Mostly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near High Springs

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

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

BUS

Gainesville, Florida

33 mi away
201 East University Ave.
BUS

Waldo, Florida

42 mi away
14648 NE 147th Avenue
BUS

Ocala, Florida

83 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
RAIL

Palatka

94 mi away
220 North 11th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Midway and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 511.67 mi (823.46 km).

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#1 Midway

This small community in Santa Rosa County, Florida, is situated in the western Florida Panhandle, near the city of Milton.

Population0
Coordinates30.4064800, -87.0055300
Altitude-
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: Cedar Street (-87.004781, 30.406568)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1051 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.05 gal
87.25 L · about $95.61
Round trip
$191.22
46.1 gal · 174.5 L
Estimated CO2
204.8 kg one way
Round trip: 409.7 kg / 903 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $95.61 $191.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $105.94 $211.88
Premium $4.90 $112.85 $225.71
Diesel $4.35 $100.27 $200.54

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 29, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Midway, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL. The current time in Midway is 03:27:38, although it is 04:27:38 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.