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

The driving distance from Perry, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 401.2 miles (645.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 346.5 miles (557.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
401.2 mi
06h 12m
Flight
346.54 mi
557.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
346.54 mi
Kilometers
557.71 km
Flight Time
00h 41m

Driving Distance

Road route
401.2 mi
Kilometers
645.67 km
Drive Time
06h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, May 3, 12:09 AM EDT
Return by in Perry
Sun, May 3, 6:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Perry
2026-05-02T17:56
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Sun, May 3, 12:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
06h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:13 PM to 1:43 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 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Perry
8:00 PM EDT
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
Southchase
FL

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

From Perry
197 mi
03h 06m
To Fort Lauderdale
204.1 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph WSW
Destination
91°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Quincy Street

    31 m · 7 sec · South Quincy Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    92 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jefferson Street

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Byron Butler Parkway

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Byron Butler Parkway

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    8.3 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    48 mi · 1 hr 1 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward I 75 South: Tampa

    1926 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    24.7 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

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

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

  10. 10

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

    1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    77 m · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

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

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

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

    2709 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Perry 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
120 mi · 30%
Florida's Turnpike South
120 mi · 30%
Byron Butler Parkway
65.6 mi · 16%
I 75 South
25 mi · 6%
I 95 South
7.69 mi · 2%
West Broward Boulevard
1.78 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
06h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54.7 mi
346.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southchase
03h 06m from Perry
Leave By
11:34 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Perry 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 Perry to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 401.2 miles (645.7 km) and usually takes 06h 12m 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?

Southchase is a useful midpoint, sitting about 197 miles from Perry and 204.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 346.5 miles (557.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 54.7 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 $58.74 one way or $117.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 125.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Perry and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Southchase

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Southchase and the surrounding midpoint area.
Windermere Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.7 mi away

Windermere Town Hall

Windermere , FL
520 Main St, Windermere, FL 34786
Rating 4.5/5 17 reviews Historical place
City of Orlando
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

City of Orlando

Orlando , FL
400 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Rating 4.1/5 163 reviews City Hall
Celebration Town Hall
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Celebration Town Hall

Celebration , FL
851 Celebration Ave, Celebration, FL 34747
Rating 4.4/5 91 reviews Homeowners' association,Community center
City Hall
Scenic stop 11.8 mi away

City Hall

Orlando , FL
4740 Caribbean Way, Orlando, FL 32836
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews Tourist information center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southchase.

RAIL

Kissimmee

11 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

15 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

23 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

47 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Perry and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 346.54 mi (557.71 km).

Perry

#1 Perry

City in Taylor County, Florida, United States

Population6,874
Coordinates30.1176600, -83.5827400
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: South Quincy Street (-83.583026, 30.117659)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 646 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.16 gal
53.59 L · about $58.74
Round trip
$117.47
28.32 gal · 107.18 L
Estimated CO2
125.8 kg one way
Round trip: 251.7 kg / 555 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $58.74 $117.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $65.08 $130.16
Premium $4.90 $69.33 $138.65
Diesel $4.35 $61.60 $123.19

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Perry and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 17:56:59.

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.