Fort Lauderdale to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Washington DC?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Washington DC is 901.5 miles (1450.8 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located N of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1028.2 miles, taking about 18h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 19min. Both are located in United States — Fort Lauderdale in Florida and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. 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.