Atlantic City to Fort Lauderdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Atlantic City from Fort Lauderdale?

The distance from Atlantic City to Fort Lauderdale is 972.8 miles (1565.5 km) as the crow flies. Fort Lauderdale is located SSW of Atlantic City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1167.3 miles, taking about 23h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 27min. Both are located in United States — Atlantic City in New Jersey 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Atlantic City 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.