Fort Lauderdale to Wellington, Florida: Road Trip Guide & Distance

37.6 miles 60.5 km · straight line
48.9 miles estimated 78.7 km · driving distance
59min estimated drive time
$5 - $6 estimated fuel cost
~35min flight time · usually no direct flights
350° N bearing direction

How far is Fort Lauderdale from Wellington, Florida?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to Wellington, Florida is 37.6 miles (60.5 km) as the crow flies. Wellington, Florida is located N of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 48.9 miles, taking about 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 35min. Both are located in United States.

This is a very short trip, perfect for a quick morning drive or an easy commute. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Lauderdale and Wellington, Florida. 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 Wellington, Florida

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 59min $5 - $6 Flexible stops

Suggested Stops Between Fort Lauderdale & Wellington, Florida

Quick Facts

Fort Lauderdale
26.12°N, 80.14°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
Wellington, Florida
26.66°N, 80.24°W
America/New_York
5m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 13 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 3 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 662.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients