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

The driving distance from Molino, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 665.5 miles (1071 km), with a travel time of about 12h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 539.2 miles (867.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 24h 26m 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
665.49 mi
12h 13m
Flight
539.17 mi
867.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
539.17 mi
Kilometers
867.71 km
Flight Time
01h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
665.49 mi
Kilometers
1071 km
Drive Time
12h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 12h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Sat, May 30, 12:39 AM EDT
Return by in Molino
Sat, May 30, 11:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Molino
2026-05-29T11:25
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Fri, May 29, 11:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
12h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
7:13 PM to 8:43 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
11:34 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Molino
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 Molino
332.9 mi
06h 06m
To Fort Lauderdale
332.6 mi
06h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
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 Molino and Fort Lauderdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Brickyard Road

    154 m · 27 sec · Brickyard Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Molino Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Molino Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Palafox Highway

    7 m · 2 sec · Old Palafox Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Molino Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Molino Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    16.1 mi · 24 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    775 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    285.7 mi · 5 hr 7 min

  8. 8

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

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  10. 10

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

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

  11. 11

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

    1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    77 m · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

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

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

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

    2709 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Molino 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
3.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Molino Road
288 mi · 43%
Florida's Turnpike
120 mi · 18%
Florida's Turnpike South
120 mi · 18%
I-75 South
108 mi · 16%
I 95 South
7.69 mi · 1%
West Broward Boulevard
1.78 mi
Longest Stretch

Molino Road

Merge slight right

286 mi · 05h 07m

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
12h 13m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
24h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+126.3 mi
539.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Springs
06h 06m from Molino
Leave By
11:34 AM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Molino 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 Molino to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 665.5 miles (1071 km) and usually takes 12h 13m 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 332.9 miles from Molino and 332.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 539.2 miles (867.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 126.3 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 $97.40 one way or $194.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 208.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

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

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Molino and Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Molino and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 539.17 mi (867.71 km).

Molino

#1 Molino

Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida

Population1,277
Coordinates30.7240800, -87.3141400
Altitude11
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: Molino (-87.31414, 30.72408)
End: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1071 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)22h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)11h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.48 gal
88.89 L · about $97.40
Round trip
$194.79
46.96 gal · 177.78 L
Estimated CO2
208.7 kg one way
Round trip: 417.3 kg / 920 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $97.40 $194.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $107.91 $215.83
Premium $4.90 $114.96 $229.92
Diesel $4.35 $102.14 $204.28

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 Molino, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL. The current time in Molino is 11:25:57, although it is 12:25:57 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.