How far is Myrtle Grove, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Myrtle Grove, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 656.7 miles (1056.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 527.3 miles (848.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 19h 50m 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
656.73 mi
09h 55m
Flight
527.3 mi
848.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
527.3 mi
Kilometers
848.6 km
Flight Time
01h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
656.73 mi
Kilometers
1056.9 km
Drive Time
09h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 23, 10:44 AM EDT
Return by in Myrtle Grove
Thu, Apr 23, 7:40 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myrtle Grove
2026-04-22T23:49
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 23, 9:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:55 PM to 6:25 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
4:10 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Myrtle Grove
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 Myrtle Grove
327.5 mi
04h 57m
To Fort Lauderdale
329.3 mi
04h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Myrtle Grove and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    37 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right

    16 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Lillian Highway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lillian Highway

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North 57th Avenue

    2274 ft · 1 min · North 57th Avenue

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Fairfield Drive

    3.8 mi · 7 min · West Fairfield Drive

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on West Fairfield Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Fairfield Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Davis Highway

    597 ft · 12 sec · North Davis Highway

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward I 110 North

    993 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

    3.3 mi · 4 min · Reubin O'Donovan Askew Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 10 East, FL 291: Tallahassee, Davis Highway

    1328 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 10 East: Tallahassee

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    282.9 mi · 5 hr 3 min

  13. 13

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

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min

  15. 15

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

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

  16. 16

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

    1 km · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    77 m · 15 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

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

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  24. 24

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

    2709 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Myrtle Grove 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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
284 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 Fairfield Drive
4.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 10 East

Merge slight left

283 mi · 05h 03m

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 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
19h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+129.4 mi
527.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
High Springs
04h 57m from Myrtle Grove
Leave By
4:10 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Myrtle Grove and Mostly Cloudy near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Myrtle Grove to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 656.7 miles (1056.9 km) and usually takes 09h 55m 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 327.5 miles from Myrtle Grove and 329.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 527.3 miles (848.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 129.4 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 $96.11 one way or $192.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 205.9 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Myrtle Grove 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 Myrtle Grove and Mostly Cloudy 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 Myrtle Grove and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 527.3 mi (848.6 km).

Myrtle Grove

#1 Myrtle Grove

Census-designated place in Escambia County, Florida

Population15,870
Coordinates30.4210300, -87.3074700
Altitude14
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: Lillian Highway (-87.307479, 30.420895)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 1057 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)21h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)16h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)13h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)10h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)09h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)08h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
23.17 gal
87.72 L · about $96.11
Round trip
$192.22
46.34 gal · 175.44 L
Estimated CO2
205.9 kg one way
Round trip: 411.8 kg / 908 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $96.11 $192.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $106.49 $212.98
Premium $4.90 $113.44 $226.88
Diesel $4.35 $100.79 $201.58

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 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Myrtle Grove, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL. The current time in Myrtle Grove is 23:49:23, although it is 00:49:23 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.