How far is Williston Highlands, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Williston Highlands, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 307.7 miles (495.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 39m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Williston Highlands and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Williston Highlands and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Northeast 6th Street
784 ft · 35 sec · Northeast 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast 140th Avenue
3163 ft · 2 min · Northeast 140th Avenue
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Turn left onto East Levy Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Levy Street
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Turn left
7.9 mi · 13 min
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Turn right
19 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit right toward I 75 South: Tampa
1926 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
24.7 mi · 26 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 Williston Highlands 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.
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.
Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny leaving Williston Highlands 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 Williston Highlands to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 307.7 miles (495.2 km) and usually takes 05h 49m 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?
June Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.1 miles from Williston Highlands and 153.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 266.3 miles (428.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 5:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.05 one way or $90.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny around Williston Highlands and Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near June Park
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 June Park.
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Winter Park
Okeechobee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Williston Highlands and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 266.35 mi (428.65 km).
#1 Williston Highlands
Census-designated place in Levy County, Florida
| Population | 2,275 |
| Coordinates | 29.3405200, -82.5415000 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 495 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
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 | $45.05 | $90.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.91 | $99.83 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $53.17 | $106.34 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $47.24 | $94.48 |
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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