Fort Lauderdale to Freeport Sea Distance Calculator

Calculate the exact nautical distance from Fort Lauderdale, United States to Freeport, Bahamas. Plan your maritime journey with our professional route calculator.

Distance: 102 nm; nautical miles
Under Sail: 20 hours; at 5 knots
Under Power: 10 hours; at 10 knots
Best Time: December-April; Typical Sailing Season

Distance follows a sea-lane route. Sailing times are estimates at fixed cruising speeds and vary with vessel, weather, and currents.

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Distance: 102 nautical miles

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This map shows the direct sea route from Fort Lauderdale to Freeport. The actual sailing path may vary based on weather conditions and navigation requirements.

Passage details

This is a moderately indirect coastal passage: the navigable route runs 26% longer than the 81 nm direct line, its heading turning from east to northwest. It is an international crossing between two countries.

Sea distance: 102 nm (188.8 km)
Direct line: 81.2 nm26% longer
Great-circle bearing: 72° (east-northeast)
Sea area: Caribbean Sea
Geographic extent: 0.6° × 1.5°
Crossing: Cross-border · Same region
From: Fort Lauderdale (United States) 26.1224, -80.1373
To: Freeport (Bahamas) 26.5333, -78.7000
Route basis: Sea-lane route

Passage timeEstimated passage time by cruising speed
Cruising speed	Duration
5 kn	20 hours
8 kn	13 hours
10 kn	10 hours
12 kn	8 hours

Distance follows a sea-lane route generated from marine traffic lanes; passage times are computed at fixed cruising speeds.

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Last reviewed 2026-06-17

About Fort Lauderdale to Freeport Route

Linking Fort Lauderdale and Freeport, this single-day crossing cross-border crossing linking the mainland to an island anchorage sits in the Caribbean region — a passage shaped by persistent easterly trade winds and lee-shore swells.

The lane links Fort Lauderdale (United States) and Freeport (Bahamas), between neighbouring ports of the same region.

Navigation Tips

•A single-day crossing cross-border passage in the Caribbean region typically requires planning for persistent easterly trade winds and lee-shore swells.
•A single-day crossing leg in Caribbean benefits from waypoint planning and verified fuel availability.
•Confirm operating hours and clearance procedures for this cross-border crossing between neighbouring ports of the same region, since rules vary by port.
•Verify that emergency equipment matches the demands of a single-day crossing leg in Caribbean.
•Documentation requirements differ for cross-border passages between neighbouring ports of the same region; verify cruising permits in advance.