Atlanta to Fort Lauderdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance
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.
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Quick Facts
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