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