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

The driving distance from Sneads, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 504.7 miles (812.2 km), with a travel time of about 09h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 429.8 miles (691.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
504.71 mi
09h 14m
Flight
429.82 mi
691.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
429.82 mi
Kilometers
691.73 km
Flight Time
00h 51m

Driving Distance

Road route
504.71 mi
Kilometers
812.25 km
Drive Time
09h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Tue, May 5, 2:49 AM EDT
Return by in Sneads
Tue, May 5, 11:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sneads
2026-05-04T16:35
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Tue, May 5, 1:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
09h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
4:15 PM to 5:45 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
5:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sneads
8:00 PM CDT
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
Wildwood
FL

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

From Sneads
252.6 mi
04h 37m
To Fort Lauderdale
252.2 mi
04h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph ESE
Destination
80°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Taylor Street

    12 m · 6 sec · Taylor Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Old Spanish Trail

    88 m · 11 sec · Old Spanish Trail

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gloster Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Gloster Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Blueberry Drive

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Blueberry Drive

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward I 10 East: Tallahassee

    2028 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    137.6 mi · 2 hr 28 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa

    1959 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 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 Sneads 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 10 East
138 mi · 27%
Florida's Turnpike
120 mi · 24%
Florida's Turnpike South
120 mi · 24%
I-75 South
108 mi · 21%
I 95 South
7.69 mi · 2%
Blueberry Drive
4.36 mi · 1%
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
09h 14m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
18h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.9 mi
429.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wildwood
04h 37m from Sneads
Leave By
5:30 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Sneads 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 Sneads to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 504.7 miles (812.2 km) and usually takes 09h 14m 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?

Wildwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 252.6 miles from Sneads and 252.2 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 429.8 miles (691.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.9 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. 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 $73.88 one way or $147.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 158.3 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Sneads and Fort Lauderdale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wildwood

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 Wildwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

Belleview City Hall Park

Belleview , FL
SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420, United States
Rating 4.6/5 20 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of Belleview
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

City of Belleview

Belleview , FL
5343 SE Abshier Blvd, Belleview, FL 34420
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

OTHER

Wildwood, Florida

601 North Main Street
BUS

The Villages-Lady Lake, FL

13 mi away
401 North US Highway 441
BUS

Ocala, Florida

38 mi away
531 Northeast First Ave
OTHER

Dade City, Florida

57 mi away
14218 US Highway 98

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sneads and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 429.82 mi (691.73 km).

Sneads

#1 Sneads

City in Jackson County, Florida, United States of America

Population1,754
Coordinates30.7080100, -84.9255200
Altitude36
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: Sneads (-84.92552, 30.70801)
End: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 812 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)16h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)12h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)10h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)08h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)07h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)06h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
17.81 gal
67.42 L · about $73.88
Round trip
$147.75
35.62 gal · 134.84 L
Estimated CO2
158.3 kg one way
Round trip: 316.6 kg / 698 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $73.88 $147.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $81.85 $163.71
Premium $4.90 $87.20 $174.40
Diesel $4.35 $77.47 $154.95

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 04, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Sneads, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL. The current time in Sneads is 16:35:08, although it is 17:35:08 in Fort Lauderdale.

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.