Distance from Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdale by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from Jacksonville (FL) to Fort Lauderdale (FL) is 306 miles or 491 kilometers or 265 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdale is 318 miles (513 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 12 miles or 22 km.

Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdale Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Jacksonville, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL
This map shows the distance from Jacksonville, FL, Usa to Fort Lauderdale, FL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Jacksonville, Florida to Fort Lauderdale, Florida is displayed below.

Driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

The driving distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 318 miles or 513 km.
The total driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is 318 miles or 513 kilometers. Your trip begins in Jacksonville, Florida. It ends in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The driving distance from Jacksonville, Florida to Fort Lauderdale, Florida is approximately 318 miles (513 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 6 to 7 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Jacksonville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL

How long is the drive from Jacksonville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The total driving time is 6 hours, 0 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdale take?
Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale are 6 hours 0 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale

Time difference between Jacksonville (FL) and Fort Lauderdale (FL) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in Jacksonville	Current local time in Fort Lauderdale
2025-12-21, 23:35:35 EST	2025-12-21, 23:35:35 EST

How Far is it Between Jacksonville Florida, USA and Fort Lauderdale Florida, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Jacksonville, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	318 mi	513 km	276.15 nmi
Straight line distance	306 mi	491 km	265 nmi
Difference	12 mi	22 km	11 nmi

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