How far is Wewahitchka, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Wewahitchka, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 535.9 miles (862.5 km), with a travel time of about 10h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 413.4 miles (665.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 20h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 10h 02m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wewahitchka and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wewahitchka and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on the route
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
27.3 mi · 39 min · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Central Avenue
4.5 mi · 8 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn left
18.1 mi · 24 min
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Turn right onto Selman Street
3018 ft · 1 min · Selman Street
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Continue on Greensboro Highway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Greensboro Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2453 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
121.5 mi · 2 hr 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
240.6 mi · 4 hr 20 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 SR 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 Wewahitchka and Fort Lauderdale.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wewahitchka 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 Wewahitchka to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 535.9 miles (862.5 km) and usually takes 10h 02m 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?
Belleview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 268.2 miles from Wewahitchka and 267.7 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 413.4 miles (665.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 122.5 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 $78.44 one way or $156.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 168.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Wewahitchka and Fort Lauderdale, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wewahitchka and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Belleview
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Belleview City Hall Park
Ocala Citizens' Circle
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belleview.
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Wildwood, Florida
DeLand
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wewahitchka and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 413.4 mi (665.31 km).
#1 Wewahitchka
City in Gulf County, Florida, United States of America
| Population | 2,122 |
| Coordinates | 30.1127000, -85.2004700 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 863 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 17h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 13h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 10h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 06h 41m |
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 | $78.44 | $156.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $86.91 | $173.82 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $92.58 | $185.17 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $82.26 | $164.52 |
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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