Charlotte to Fort Lauderdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

630.4 miles 1014.6 km · straight line
699.9 miles actual route 1126.4 km · driving distance
13h 1min estimated drive time
$67 - $83 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
176° S bearing direction

How far is Charlotte from Fort Lauderdale?

The distance from Charlotte to Fort Lauderdale is 630.4 miles (1014.6 km) as the crow flies. Fort Lauderdale is located S of Charlotte. By car, the driving distance is approximately 699.9 miles, taking about 13h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Both are located in United States — Charlotte in North Carolina 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. As you head South, expect warmer temperatures. Make sure your car's AC is working well before embarking on this journey.

Coordinates come from public place data for Charlotte 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 Charlotte to Fort Lauderdale

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 13h 1min $67 - $83 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 37min $56–$105* Budget
Train ~16h 55min $84–$245* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charlotte & Fort Lauderdale

Quick Facts

Charlotte
35.23°N, 80.84°W
America/New_York
229m 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 210 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 53 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM