Driving from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando
Orlando lies 295 km (183 mi) north-west of Fort Lauderdale, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h without stops, over roughly 360 km (224 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Fort Lauderdale | Orlando | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 183,146 | 334,854 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 33301–33394 | 32801–32899 |
Where to book car hire from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando
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Common questions
How far is Orlando from Fort Lauderdale?
295 km (183 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Fort Lauderdale; by road roughly 360 km (224 mi).
How long does it take to get from Fort Lauderdale to Orlando by car?
About 4 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Fort Lauderdale and Orlando?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.