Day trip from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale lies 295 km (183 mi) south-east of Orlando, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 295 km (183 mi) apart, Fort Lauderdale is a realistic day trip from Orlando: about 4 h 48 min each way by road.
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| Orlando | Fort Lauderdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 334,854 | 183,146 |
| Elevation | 54 m (177 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 32801–32899 | 33301–33394 |
What to see in Fort Lauderdale
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Broward County Library | 7,616,931 | 2017 |
The busiest is Broward County Library at 7,616,931 visitors in 2017. At that volume, anything with a gate is worth a timed ticket or an early start.
Where to book tours and tickets in Fort Lauderdale
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Staying in Fort Lauderdale
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Common questions
How far is Fort Lauderdale from Orlando?
295 km (183 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Orlando; by road roughly 360 km (224 mi).
How long does it take to get from Orlando to Fort Lauderdale by road?
About 4 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Orlando and Fort Lauderdale?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.