Amelia Island to Fort Lauderdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Amelia Island from Fort Lauderdale?

The distance from Amelia Island to Fort Lauderdale is 320.9 miles (516.4 km) as the crow flies. Fort Lauderdale is located SSE of Amelia Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 385.1 miles, taking about 7h 45min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Amelia Island and Fort Lauderdale. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.