How far is Punta Rassa, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Punta Rassa, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.39 mi
02h 49m
Flight
118.48 mi
190.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.48 mi
Kilometers
190.68 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.39 mi
Kilometers
227.54 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Sat, Apr 18, 9:46 PM EDT
Return by in Punta Rassa
Sun, Apr 19, 12:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Punta Rassa
2026-04-18T18:56
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Sat, Apr 18, 9:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Punta Rassa
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Immokalee
FL

City in Collier County, Florida, United States

From Punta Rassa
70.6 mi
01h 24m
To Fort Lauderdale
70.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
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 Punta Rassa and Fort Lauderdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Punta Rassa and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    58 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Punta Rassa Road

    2426 ft · 2 min · Punta Rassa Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto McGregor Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · McGregor Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Summerlin Road

    6 mi · 9 min · Summerlin Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Gladiolus Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Gladiolus Drive

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Tamiami Trail

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Tamiami Trail

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Alico Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Alico Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75: Tampa, Naples

    738 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Naples

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    107.8 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto I 595 East, SR 84 East

    991 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East

    2 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Marina Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue

    2736 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street

    1594 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 17th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Southeast 17th Street

    780 ft · 25 sec · Southeast 17th Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Punta Rassa 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
109 mi · 77%
Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 7%
Summerlin Road
6.05 mi · 4%
Alico Road
3.13 mi · 2%
South Tamiami Trail
2.69 mi · 2%
SR 84 East
2.21 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

108 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
118.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
01h 24m from Punta Rassa
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Punta Rassa 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 Punta Rassa to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Immokalee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.6 miles from Punta Rassa and 70.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.70 one way or $41.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Immokalee

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

55 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

91 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Okeechobee

109 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Punta Rassa and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 118.48 mi (190.68 km).

Punta Rassa

#1 Punta Rassa

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

Population1,750
Coordinates26.4878600, -82.0123100
Altitude1
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: Punta Rassa (-82.01231, 26.48786)
End: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.89 L · about $20.70
Round trip
$41.40
9.98 gal · 37.78 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $20.70 $41.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.93 $45.87
Premium $4.90 $24.43 $48.86
Diesel $4.35 $21.71 $43.41

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 Punta Rassa and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 18:56:28.

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.