There are
2,976 mi
from San Jose, CA to Fort Lauderdale, FL

That's the driving distance. It would take 2 days 5 hours to go from San Jose, California to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The flight distance (direct flight from San Jose, CA to Fort Lauderdale, FL) is 2,550.05 mi.

2,976 mi = 3.22 kms