Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Lauderdale from New Orleans?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to New Orleans is 660.7 miles (1063.3 km) as the crow flies. New Orleans is located WNW of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 792.9 miles, taking about 15h 57min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 50min. Both are located in United States — Fort Lauderdale in Florida and New Orleans in Louisiana.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Lauderdale and New Orleans. 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.