Fort Lauderdale to Jacksonville, North Carolina: Road Trip Guide & Distance

617.7 miles 994.1 km · straight line
741.2 miles estimated 1192.9 km · driving distance
14h 55min estimated drive time
$71 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
14° NNE bearing direction

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Jacksonville, North Carolina?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Jacksonville, North Carolina is 617.7 miles (994.1 km) as the crow flies. Jacksonville, North Carolina is located NNE of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 741.2 miles, taking about 14h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Fort Lauderdale in Florida and Jacksonville, North Carolina in North Carolina.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Lauderdale and Jacksonville, North Carolina. 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 Jacksonville, North Carolina

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 55min $71 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 54min $59–$111* Budget
Train ~19h 24min $89–$259* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Lauderdale & Jacksonville, North Carolina

Quick Facts

Fort Lauderdale
26.12°N, 80.14°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
Jacksonville, North Carolina
34.75°N, 77.43°W
America/New_York
4m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 206 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients