Baltimore to Fort Lauderdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

932.4 miles 1500.5 km · straight line
1066.4 miles actual route 1716.2 km · driving distance
19h 54min estimated drive time
$103 - $126 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
194° SSW bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Fort Lauderdale?

The distance from Baltimore to Fort Lauderdale is 932.4 miles (1500.5 km) as the crow flies. Fort Lauderdale is located SSW of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1066.4 miles, taking about 19h 54min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore to Fort Lauderdale

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 54min $103 - $126 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 53min $85–$160* Budget
Train ~25h 52min $128–$373* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Fort Lauderdale

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m 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 311 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM