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

The driving distance from Montverde, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 224.9 miles (362 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
224.92 mi
04h 15m
Flight
195.27 mi
314.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.27 mi
Kilometers
314.26 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
224.92 mi
Kilometers
361.98 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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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 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 PM EDT
Return by in Montverde
Sat, Apr 18, 4:16 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montverde
2026-04-18T07:45
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montverde
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
West Vero Corridor
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Montverde
112.7 mi
02h 07m
To Fort Lauderdale
112.3 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Avenue

    70 m · 15 sec · Franklin Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 7th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 7th Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    31 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    53 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto 7th Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · 7th Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    12 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    151 m · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    28 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    1.5 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    2845 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    204.3 mi · 3 hr 41 min · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

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

    1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    77 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

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

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

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

    2709 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montverde and Fort Lauderdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
204 mi · 91%
I 95 South
7.69 mi · 3%
7th Street
4.25 mi · 2%
West Broward Boulevard
1.78 mi · 1%
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.36 mi · 1%
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
0.77 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

204 mi · 03h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
195.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Vero Corridor
02h 07m from Montverde
Leave By
8:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montverde and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 224.9 miles (362 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.7 miles from Montverde and 112.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 195.3 miles (314.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 8:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.94 one way or $65.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montverde and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Vero Corridor, 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 West Vero Corridor.

RAIL

Okeechobee

55 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

95 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

111 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Kissimmee

116 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montverde and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 195.27 mi (314.26 km).

Montverde

#1 Montverde

City in Lake County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,726
Coordinates28.6002800, -81.6739600
Altitude33
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: Montverde (-81.67396, 28.60028)
End: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 362 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.94 gal
30.04 L · about $32.94
Round trip
$65.87
15.88 gal · 60.08 L
Estimated CO2
70.6 kg one way
Round trip: 141.1 kg / 311 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $32.94 $65.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.49 $72.98
Premium $4.90 $38.87 $77.75
Diesel $4.35 $34.54 $69.08

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Montverde and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 07:45:32.

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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.