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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Quick Snapshot
Road
205.13 mi
03h 15m
Flight
177.34 mi
285.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.34 mi
Kilometers
285.4 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.13 mi
Kilometers
330.12 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Return by in Williamsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsburg
2026-04-22T22:34
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsburg
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From Williamsburg
102.3 mi
01h 37m
To Fort Lauderdale
102.9 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph E

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Lady Bug Place

    85 m · 18 sec · Lady Bug Place

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lazy Lake Drive

    691 ft · 30 sec · Lazy Lake Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gateway Avenue

    585 ft · 26 sec · Gateway Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Orangewood Boulevard

    987 ft · 21 sec · Orangewood Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward FL 528 Toll East: Orlando International Airport, Cocoa

    1915 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Beachline Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike

    2038 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 17, US 92, US 441: Florida Mall

    88 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Consulate Drive

    1959 ft · 36 sec · Consulate Drive

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Orange Blossom Trail

    78 m · 12 sec · South Orange Blossom Trail

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward Ocala, Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll

    1821 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    186.6 mi · 3 hr 22 min · Florida's Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard

    77 m · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northwest 16th Avenue

    696 ft · 25 sec · Northwest 16th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Andrews Avenue

    3159 ft · 1 min · North Andrews Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    151 m · 17 sec · West Atlantic Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2315 ft · 58 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 842: Broward Boulevard, Downtown

    2709 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · West Broward Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  25. 25

    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.

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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
187 mi · 91%
I 95 South
7.69 mi · 4%
West Broward Boulevard
1.78 mi · 1%
Beachline Expressway
1.68 mi · 1%
Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.36 mi · 1%
Miami
0.74 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
177.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
01h 37m from Williamsburg
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Pierce, 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 Fort Pierce.

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Okeechobee

54 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

86 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

110 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Delray Beach

113 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamsburg and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 177.34 mi (285.4 km).

Williamsburg

#1 Williamsburg

In the US state of Florida, Williamsburg is a census-designated place located in Orange County.

Population7,646
Coordinates28.4144500, -81.4428500
Altitude27
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: Lady Bug Place (-81.442643, 28.414303)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143384, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 330 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.24 gal
27.4 L · about $30.03
Round trip
$60.06
14.48 gal · 54.8 L
Estimated CO2
64.3 kg one way
Round trip: 128.7 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamsburg and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 22:34:57.

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.