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

The driving distance from Nocatee, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 310.6 miles (499.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
310.53 mi
04h 39m
Flight
284.23 mi
457.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
284.23 mi
Kilometers
457.42 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
310.53 mi
Kilometers
499.75 km
Drive Time
04h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Oct 15, 7:11 PM EDT
Return by in Nocatee
Thu, Oct 15, 11:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nocatee
2026-10-15T14:31
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Oct 15, 7:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 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
7:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nocatee
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Melbourne Village
FL

Human settlement in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

From Nocatee
154 mi
02h 19m
To Fort Lauderdale
156.5 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph NE
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Crosswater Parkway

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Crosswater Parkway

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Preservation Trail

    91 m · 6 sec · Preservation Trail

  3. 3

    Exit the roundabout onto Preservation Trail

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Preservation Trail

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cross Town Drive

    2319 ft · 53 sec · Cross Town Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Valley Ridge Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Valley Ridge Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    1791 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    199.5 mi · 3 hr 34 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2588 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    84.9 mi · 1 hr 33 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 Nocatee 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
208 mi · 67%
Florida's Turnpike
84.9 mi · 27%
Valley Ridge Boulevard
4.35 mi · 1%
West Broward Boulevard
1.78 mi · 1%
Crosswater Parkway
1.77 mi · 1%
Preservation Trail
1.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

199 mi · 03h 35m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
284.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Melbourne Village
02h 19m from Nocatee
Leave By
7:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Nocatee and Chance 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 Nocatee to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 310.6 miles (499.8 km) and usually takes 04h 39m 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?

Melbourne Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154 miles from Nocatee and 156.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 284.2 miles (457.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.04 one way or $92.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Nocatee and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Melbourne Village

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Melbourne Village, 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 Melbourne Village.

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Kissimmee

76 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

85 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
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Winter Park

88 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

94 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nocatee and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 284.23 mi (457.42 km).

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#1 Nocatee

This planned community in northeast Florida is situated west of Ponte Vedra Beach, within the Saint Johns River basin.

Population0
Coordinates30.0832000, -81.4028300
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: Crosswater Parkway (-81.40386, 30.08261)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 500 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.96 gal
41.48 L · about $46.04
Round trip
$92.09
21.92 gal · 82.96 L
Estimated CO2
97.4 kg one way
Round trip: 194.8 kg / 429 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.20 $46.04 $92.09
Mid-grade $4.68 $51.30 $102.61
Premium $5.01 $54.91 $109.82
Diesel $6.07 $66.53 $133.05

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Nocatee and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 14:31:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.