Fort Lauderdale to Fort Pierce: Road Trip Guide & Distance

92.2 miles 148.4 km · straight line
115.3 miles estimated 185.5 km · driving distance
2h 19min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
353° N bearing direction

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Fort Pierce?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Fort Pierce is 92.2 miles (148.4 km) as the crow flies. Fort Pierce is located N of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 115.3 miles, taking about 2h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Lauderdale and Fort Pierce. 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.

How to Get from Fort Lauderdale to Fort Pierce

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 19min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 47min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 12min $14–$40* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Lauderdale & Fort Pierce

Quick Facts

Fort Lauderdale
26.12°N, 80.14°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
Fort Pierce
27.45°N, 80.33°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 270 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients