How far is The Villages, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from The Villages, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 263.5 miles (424 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between The Villages and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between The Villages and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Morse Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Morse Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Boulevard
54 m · 4 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
3218 ft · 1 min · Morse Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Boulevard
67 m · 4 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Boulevard
854 ft · 17 sec · Morse Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Stillwater Trail
11 m · 1 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
1878 ft · 38 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Stillwater Trail
57 m · 4 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Exit the roundabout onto Stillwater Trail
1729 ft · 49 sec · Stillwater Trail
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
95 m · 6 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
3011 ft · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
51 m · 3 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Buena Vista Boulevard
55 m · 4 sec · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Buena Vista Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard
48 m · 3 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
2046 ft · 58 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Buena Vista Boulevard
58 m · 11 sec · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto South Buena Vista Boulevard
2119 ft · 1 min · South Buena Vista Boulevard
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Turn right onto County Road 466A
1.9 mi · 3 min · County Road 466A
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Continue on Cleveland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Cleveland Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp slight left
1589 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
236.9 mi · 4 hr 16 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
77 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue
696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue
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Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue
3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
2315 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
7.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown
2709 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard
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Continue on East Broward Boulevard
988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between The Villages and Fort Lauderdale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
237 mi · 04h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving The Villages 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 The Villages to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 263.5 miles (424 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.6 miles from The Villages and 132.8 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 223.9 miles (360.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 8:30 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.58 one way or $77.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 82.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around The Villages and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fellsmere.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between The Villages and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 223.89 mi (360.31 km).
#1 The Villages
A census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida.
| Population | 51,442 |
| Coordinates | 28.9340800, -81.9599400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 424 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $38.58 | $77.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $42.74 | $85.49 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $45.53 | $91.07 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $40.46 | $80.91 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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