Distance from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale by Car and Plane

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The flight distance from San Diego (CA) to Fort Lauderdale (FL) is 2262 miles or 3641 kilometers or 1965 nautical miles.
Driving distance from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale is 2631 miles (4235 kilometers).
Difference between fly and travel by a car is 369 miles or 594 km.

San Diego to Fort Lauderdale Flight Route Map

Map Showing the Distance Between San Diego, CA and Fort Lauderdale, FL
This map shows the distance from San Diego, CA, Usa to Fort Lauderdale, FL, Usa. You can also see the distance in miles and km below the map. Flight route map from San Diego, California to Fort Lauderdale, Florida is displayed below.

Driving distance from San Diego, CA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

The driving distance from San Diego, California to Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 2631 miles or 4235 km.
The total driving distance from San Diego, CA to Fort Lauderdale, FL is 2631 miles or 4235 kilometers. Your trip begins in San Diego, California. It ends in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The driving distance from San Diego, California to Fort Lauderdale, Florida is approximately 2631 miles (4235 kilometers), depending on the specific route you take. Without considering any traffic or other delays, driving this distance typically takes around 46 to 47 hours under normal conditions.

Driving time from San Diego, CA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

How long is the drive from San Diego, CA to Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The total driving time is 46 hours, 8 minutes.
How long does a car ride from San Diego to Fort Lauderdale take?
San Diego and Fort Lauderdale are 46 hours 8 mins far apart, if you drive non-stop.

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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 San Diego and Fort Lauderdale

Time difference between San Diego (CA) and Fort Lauderdale (FL) is 3 Hours.
Fort Lauderdale time is 3 Hours ahead of San Diego.

Current local time in San Diego	Current local time in Fort Lauderdale
2025-12-19, 00:54:26 PST	2025-12-19, 03:54:26 EST

How Far is it Between San Diego California, USA and Fort Lauderdale Florida, USA?

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

Distance type	Miles	Kilometers	Nautical miles
Driving distance	2631 mi	4235 km	2284.76 nmi
Straight line distance	2262 mi	3641 km	1965 nmi
Difference	369 mi	594 km	319 nmi

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