Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

997.5 miles 1605.4 km · straight line
1164.9 miles actual route 1874.7 km · driving distance
21h 56min estimated drive time
$112 - $138 estimated fuel cost
~2h 30min flight time
15° NNE bearing direction

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Philadelphia?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia is 997.5 miles (1605.4 km) as the crow flies. Philadelphia is located NNE of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1164.9 miles, taking about 21h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 30min. Both are located in United States — Fort Lauderdale in Florida and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania.

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. 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 Fort Lauderdale and Philadelphia. 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.

How to Get from Fort Lauderdale to Philadelphia

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 56min $112 - $138 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 19min $93–$175* Budget
Train ~28h 31min $140–$408* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Lauderdale & Philadelphia

Quick Facts

Fort Lauderdale
26.12°N, 80.14°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 333 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 83 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 25 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM