Fort Lauderdale to Richmond, Virginia: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Richmond, Virginia?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Richmond, Virginia is 804.6 miles (1294.9 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Virginia is located N of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 965.5 miles, taking about 19h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 7min. Both are located in United States — Fort Lauderdale in Florida and Richmond, Virginia in Virginia.

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 North for this distance usually means noticeable weather changes. Make sure to check the forecast for your destination before hitting the road. 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 Richmond, Virginia. 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.