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

The driving distance from Seffner, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 261.9 miles (421.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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
261.93 mi
03h 57m
Flight
183.71 mi
295.66 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.71 mi
Kilometers
295.66 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
261.93 mi
Kilometers
421.53 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Tue, May 5, 7:16 AM EDT
Return by in Seffner
Tue, May 5, 11:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Seffner
2026-05-05T03:18
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Tue, May 5, 7:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Seffner
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
West Vero Corridor
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Seffner
116.1 mi
01h 58m
To Fort Lauderdale
145.9 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    699 ft · 18 sec · East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Kingsway Road

    3.1 mi · 7 min · South Kingsway Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Brandon Boulevard

    19.2 mi · 25 min · East Brandon Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Canal Street

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Canal Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Flamingo Drive

    2449 ft · 51 sec · Flamingo Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    125.3 mi · 2 hr 16 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

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

    77 m · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

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

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

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

    2709 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
125 mi · 48%
Flamingo Drive
51.3 mi · 20%
East Brandon Boulevard
19.2 mi · 7%
Canal Street
7.92 mi · 3%
I 95 South
7.69 mi · 3%
South Kingsway Road
3.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

125 mi · 02h 16m

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
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.2 mi
183.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Vero Corridor
01h 58m from Seffner
Leave By
9:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Seffner 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 Seffner to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 261.9 miles (421.5 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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 116.1 miles from Seffner and 145.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 183.7 miles (295.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.2 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 9:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.33 one way or $76.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Seffner and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Seffner and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 183.71 mi (295.66 km).

Seffner

#1 Seffner

Unincorporated community in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States

Population7,579
Coordinates27.9836300, -82.2756500
Altitude21
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: East Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard (-82.275671, 27.983676)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 422 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.24 gal
34.99 L · about $38.33
Round trip
$76.66
18.48 gal · 69.98 L
Estimated CO2
82.1 kg one way
Round trip: 164.2 kg / 362 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $38.33 $76.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $42.47 $84.93
Premium $4.90 $45.24 $90.48
Diesel $4.35 $40.19 $80.39

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Seffner and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 03:18:48.

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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.