Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

585 miles 941.5 km · straight line
635.7 miles actual route 1023 km · driving distance
11h 38min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
153° SSE bearing direction

How far is Atlanta from Fort Lauderdale?

The distance from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale is 585 miles (941.5 km) as the crow flies. Fort Lauderdale is located SSE of Atlanta. By car, the driving distance is approximately 635.7 miles, taking about 11h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Both are located in United States — Atlanta in Georgia and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Atlanta and Fort Lauderdale. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 38min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 58min $51–$95* Budget
Train ~15h 7min $76–$222* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Atlanta & Fort Lauderdale

Quick Facts

Atlanta
33.75°N, 84.39°W
America/New_York
320m elevation
Fort Lauderdale
26.12°N, 80.14°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 195 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM