Fort Lauderdale to West Gulfport: Road Trip Guide & Distance

619.9 miles 997.6 km · straight line
743.8 miles estimated 1197.1 km · driving distance
14h 58min estimated drive time
$72 - $88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 45min flight time
301° WNW bearing direction

How far is Fort Lauderdale from West Gulfport?

The distance from Fort Lauderdale to West Gulfport is 619.9 miles (997.6 km) as the crow flies. West Gulfport is located WNW of Fort Lauderdale. By car, the driving distance is approximately 743.8 miles, taking about 14h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 45min. Both are located in United States — Fort Lauderdale in Florida and West Gulfport in Mississippi.

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 West Gulfport. 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 West Gulfport

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 58min $72 - $88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 45min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 58min $60–$112* Budget
Train ~19h 27min $89–$260* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fort Lauderdale & West Gulfport

Quick Facts

Fort Lauderdale
26.12°N, 80.14°W
America/New_York
3m elevation
West Gulfport
30.40°N, 89.09°W
America/Chicago
8m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 207 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 40.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients