Elizabeth City to Fort Lauderdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Elizabeth City from Fort Lauderdale?

The distance from Elizabeth City to Fort Lauderdale is 739.2 miles (1189.6 km) as the crow flies. Fort Lauderdale is located SSW of Elizabeth City. By car, the driving distance is approximately 887 miles, taking about 17h 51min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 59min. Both are located in United States — Elizabeth City 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. 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 Elizabeth 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.