Distance from Raleigh to Fort Lauderdale by Car and Plane

The flight distance from Raleigh (NC) to Fort Lauderdale (FL) is 677 miles or 1089 kilometers or 588 nautical miles.
Driving distance from Raleigh to Fort Lauderdale is 776 miles (1249 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 99 miles or 160 km.

Flight distance from Raleigh, NC to Fort Lauderdale, FL in miles and km?

The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Raleigh and Fort Lauderdale is 677 miles or 1089 km.
The nearest airport to Raleigh, is Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU) and the nearest airport to Fort Lauderdale, is Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

What is the average flight time from Raleigh to Fort Lauderdale?

Flight time from Raleigh, NC to Fort Lauderdale, FL is 1 hours 33 minutes under average conditions.
Exact flight times may vary depending on aircraft type, weather conditions, baggage load, and other environmental factors.

Raleigh to Fort Lauderdale Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between Raleigh, NC and Fort Lauderdale, FL
This map shows the distance from Raleigh, NC, Usa to Fort Lauderdale, FL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from Raleigh, North Carolina to Fort Lauderdale, Florida is displayed below.

Driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Fort Lauderdale, FL

The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 776 miles or 1249 km.
The total driving distance from Raleigh, NC to Fort Lauderdale, FL is 776 miles or 1249 kilometers. Your trip begins in Raleigh, North Carolina. It ends in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The driving distance from Raleigh, North Carolina to Fort Lauderdale, Florida is approximately 776 miles (1249 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 14 to 15 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from Raleigh, NC to Fort Lauderdale, FL

How long is the drive from Raleigh, NC to Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The total driving time is 14 hours, 21 minutes.
How long does a car ride from Raleigh to Fort Lauderdale take?
Raleigh and Fort Lauderdale are 14 hours 21 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.
Attention! According to the recommendations of experts, you should stop and take a break every 2 hours on average, take a fresh air and walk a little to protect your alertness and health during long trips by car. In addition, you can drink some coffee to prevent you from sleeping. People who drive constantly without taking a break lose their focus and can eventually cause accidents. Also, please drive carefully and follow the speed rules.

Time Difference between Raleigh and Fort Lauderdale

Time difference between Raleigh (NC) and Fort Lauderdale (FL) is 0 Hours.

Current local time in RaleighCurrent local time in Fort Lauderdale
2025-12-17, 05:45:36 EST2025-12-17, 05:45:36 EST
How Far is it Between Raleigh North Carolina, USA and Fort Lauderdale Florida, USA?

You can compare air and road distance between Raleigh, NC and Fort Lauderdale, FL in this summary table of distances in miles, kilometers and nautical miles.

Distance type Miles Kilometers Nautical miles
Driving distance 776 mi 1249 km 673.88 nmi
Straight line distance 677 mi 1089 km 588 nmi
Difference 99 mi 160 km 85 nmi

Raleigh Details

Raleigh is located in North Carolina, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 35° 49' 48.7'' Longitude: W 78° 38' 29.4''
Latitude35.8302
Longitude-78.64149
StateNorth Carolina
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Fort Lauderdale Details

Fort Lauderdale is located in Florida, USA.

GPS CoordinatesLatitude: N 26° 7' 20.3'' Longitude: W 80° 8' 36.2''
Latitude26.12231
Longitude-80.14338
StateFlorida
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Estimated Travel Time by Car Between Raleigh, NC and Fort Lauderdale, FL
Average SpeedTravel Time
30 mph (48 km/h) 26 hours 1 minutes
40 mph (64 km/h) 19 hours 30 minutes
45 mph (72 km/h) 17 hours 20 minutes
50 mph (80 km/h) 15 hours 36 minutes
55 mph (88 km/h) 14 hours 11 minutes
60 mph (96 km/h) 13 hours 0 minutes
65 mph (104 km/h) 12 hours 0 minutes
70 mph (112 km/h) 11 hours 9 minutes
75 mph (120 km/h) 10 hours 24 minutes
80 mph (128 km/h) 9 hours 45 minutes
85 mph (136 km/h) 9 hours 11 minutes