How far is Melbourne, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Melbourne and Fort Lauderdale is 138.5 miles (222.89 km).
Flight distance from Melbourne, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is 138.5 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 19 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 17 minutes to travel from Melbourne to Fort Lauderdale with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Melbourne, Florida to Fort Lauderdale, Florida is: 158.77 miles (255.52 km) by car.
Driving from Melbourne to Fort Lauderdale will take approximately 02 hours 28 minutes.
#1 Melbourne
The most populous city in Brevard County, Florida. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean in southeastern Florida. Melbourne is known for its many beaches, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Kennedy Space Center and the Melbourne Beach.
| Population | 83376 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 28°5'1"N 80°36'29"W |
| Latitude | 28.0836300 |
| Longitude | -80.6081100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida. It is located on the Atlantic Coast of Florida. Fort Lauderdale is known for its many beaches, its many canals, and its many attractions, such as the Fort Lauderdale Beach and the Sawgrass Mills.
| Population | 184245 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 26°7'20"N 80°8'36"W |
| Latitude | 26.1223100 |
| Longitude | -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Fort Lauderdale: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382,26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time Between Melbourne and Fort Lauderdale
The distance between Melbourne and Fort Lauderdale is 256 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 02 hours 50 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
There is no time difference between Melbourne and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 00:46:41.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05 hours 17 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03 hours 58 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03 hours 10 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02 hours 38 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02 hours 16 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 02 hours 07 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 01 hours 58 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 21.21 liters (5.6 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Melbourne and Fort Lauderdale.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Melbourne to Fort Lauderdale is $18.62 (diesel $24.37).
Florida gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.32 | $3.74 | $4.07 | $4.35 |
| Total | $18.62 | $20.96 | $22.78 | $24.37 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Florida ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.324 (Diesel $4.350) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Melbourne and Fort Lauderdale (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
