Drive time
Jacksonville to Fort Lauderdale
Quick answer
The drive from Jacksonville, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is approximately 5 hr 5 min covering about 305 miles at typical highway speeds.
Distance
305 mi
Drive time
5 hr 5 min
Midpoint
28.23°, -80.90°
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If you're driving to meet someone in Fort Lauderdale, meeting halfway saves each of you about 153 miles and 153 minutes round-trip.
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Midpoint
28.2273°, -80.8965°
Jacksonville and Fort Lauderdale are about 305 miles apart — each person drives roughly 153 miles.
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