How far is Williamsburg, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Williamsburg, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williamsburg and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Lady Bug Place
85 m · 18 sec · Lady Bug Place
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Turn left onto Lazy Lake Drive
691 ft · 30 sec · Lazy Lake Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Gateway Avenue
585 ft · 26 sec · Gateway Avenue
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Turn right onto Orangewood Boulevard
987 ft · 21 sec · Orangewood Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528 Toll East: Orlando International Airport, Cocoa
1915 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike
2038 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 17, US 92, US 441: Florida Mall
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Consulate Drive
1959 ft · 36 sec · Consulate Drive
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Turn left onto South Orange Blossom Trail
78 m · 12 sec · South Orange Blossom Trail
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Take the ramp slight right toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll
1821 ft · 59 sec
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Turn straight onto Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
186.6 mi · 3 hr 22 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 Williamsburg 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
187 mi · 03h 22m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Williamsburg and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Williamsburg to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 205.1 miles (330.1 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?
Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.3 miles from Williamsburg and 102.9 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.3 miles (285.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 10:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.03 one way or $60.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Williamsburg and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce
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 Fort Pierce.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williamsburg and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 177.34 mi (285.4 km).
#1 Williamsburg
In the US state of Florida, Williamsburg is a census-designated place located in Orange County.
| Population | 7,646 |
| Coordinates | 28.4144500, -81.4428500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 330 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $30.03 | $60.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.28 | $66.55 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $35.45 | $70.89 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $31.49 | $62.99 |
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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