How far is Sewall's Point, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Sewall's Point, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m 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
85.45 mi
01h 48m
Flight
74.51 mi
119.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.51 mi
Kilometers
119.92 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.45 mi
Kilometers
137.52 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, May 3, 6:15 AM EDT
Return by in Sewall's Point
Sun, May 3, 8:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sewall's Point
2026-05-03T04:26
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Sun, May 3, 6:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sewall's Point
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
Cloud Lake
FL

Human settlement in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America

From Sewall's Point
42.8 mi
00h 54m
To Fort Lauderdale
42.6 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 3 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sewall's Point and Fort Lauderdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sewall's Point and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on South River Road

    22 m · 5 sec · South River Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Heritage Way

    860 ft · 43 sec · Heritage Way

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Sewalls Point Road

    898 ft · 47 sec · South Sewalls Point Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast Ocean Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Southeast Ocean Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southeast Monterey Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Southeast Monterey Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast Monterey Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast Monterey Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Kanner Highway

    4.1 mi · 7 min · South Kanner Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Southwest Kanner Highway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Southwest Kanner Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: West Palm Beach

    2212 ft · 54 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    52.2 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    20.6 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

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

    2709 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sewall's Point 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
73.3 mi · 86%
South Kanner Highway
4.12 mi · 5%
Southeast Monterey Road
2.89 mi · 3%
West Broward Boulevard
1.78 mi · 2%
Southeast Ocean Boulevard
1.58 mi · 2%
Southwest Kanner Highway
0.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

52.2 mi · 00h 59m

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
01h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
74.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cloud Lake
00h 54m from Sewall's Point
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sewall's Point and Slight 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 Sewall's Point to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.5 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Cloud Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Sewall's Point and 42.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 74.5 miles (119.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.49 one way or $24.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Sewall's Point and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Cloud Lake

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

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

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West Palm Beach

4 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Delray Beach

25 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Deerfield Beach

40 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
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Fort Lauderdale

63 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sewall's Point and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 74.51 mi (119.92 km).

Sewall's Point

#1 Sewall's Point

City in Martin County, Florida, United States of America

Population2,240
Coordinates27.1994900, -80.2022700
Altitude6
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: Sewall's Point (-80.20227, 27.19949)
End: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.41 L · about $12.49
Round trip
$24.97
6.02 gal · 22.82 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $12.49 $24.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.83 $27.67
Premium $4.90 $14.74 $29.47
Diesel $4.35 $13.09 $26.19

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Sewall's Point and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 04:26:47.

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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.