How far is Monticello, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Monticello, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 437.3 miles (703.7 km), with a travel time of about 08h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 380.5 miles (612.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Orange County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monticello and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monticello and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on West Washington Street
87 m · 11 sec · West Washington Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Courthouse Circle
13 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
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Exit the rotary onto Jefferson Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Street
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Continue on Florida Georgia Parkway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Florida Georgia Parkway
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Take the exit left toward I 10 East: Lake City
1995 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
70.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
240.6 mi · 4 hr 20 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 Monticello and Fort Lauderdale.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Monticello and Mostly Sunny then Isolated 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 Monticello to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 437.3 miles (703.7 km) and usually takes 08h 00m 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?
Oakland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 218.9 miles from Monticello and 218.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 380.5 miles (612.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.8 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 EDT. 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 $64.00 one way or $128.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 137.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monticello and Mostly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Oakland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Windermere Town Hall
Minneola City Hall
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Oakland.
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Kissimmee
Sanford
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 380.44 mi (612.26 km).
#1 Monticello
City in Jefferson County, Florida, United States
| Population | 2,453 |
| Coordinates | 30.5451500, -83.8713000 |
| Altitude | 71 |
| 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: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 704 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 14h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 10h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 08h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 27m |
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 | $64.00 | $128.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $70.92 | $141.83 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $75.55 | $151.09 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $67.12 | $134.24 |
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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