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

The driving distance from Vineyards, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 23m 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
107.58 mi
01h 41m
Flight
98.51 mi
158.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.51 mi
Kilometers
158.53 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.58 mi
Kilometers
173.13 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, May 31, 10:49 AM EDT
Return by in Vineyards
Sun, May 31, 12:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vineyards
2026-05-31T09:08
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Sun, May 31, 10:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vineyards
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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 Vineyards
53.5 mi
00h 50m
To Fort Lauderdale
54.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph W
Destination
90°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Silverado Drive

    1927 ft · 1 min · Silverado Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Monterey Drive

    104 m · 16 sec · Monterey Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Arbor Boulevard West

    2159 ft · 2 min · Arbor Boulevard West

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Vineyards Boulevard

    1101 ft · 41 sec · Vineyards Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pine Ridge Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Pine Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Miami

    2561 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    88.2 mi · 1 hr 35 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  9. 9

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

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto I 595 East, SR 84 East

    991 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East

    2 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Marina Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue

    2736 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street

    1594 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 17th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Southeast 17th Street

    780 ft · 25 sec · Southeast 17th Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vineyards 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
88.7 mi · 82%
Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 9%
SR 84 East
2.21 mi · 2%
Marina Boulevard
1.57 mi · 1%
Southeast 3rd Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
Pine Ridge Road
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

88.2 mi · 01h 35m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
98.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Immokalee
00h 50m from Vineyards
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Vineyards and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vineyards to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 53.5 miles from Vineyards and 54.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 98.5 miles (158.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.76 one way or $31.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Vineyards and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 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 Vineyards and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 98.51 mi (158.53 km).

Vineyards

#1 Vineyards

Census-designated place in Collier County, Florida

Population3,375
Coordinates26.2237300, -81.7279800
Altitude3
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: Silverado Drive (-81.727696, 26.223637)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.8 gal
14.37 L · about $15.76
Round trip
$31.52
7.6 gal · 28.74 L
Estimated CO2
33.8 kg one way
Round trip: 67.5 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $15.76 $31.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.46 $34.93
Premium $4.90 $18.60 $37.21
Diesel $4.35 $16.53 $33.06

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Vineyards and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 09:08:15.

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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.