How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Lady Lake, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Lady Lake, FL is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.8 miles (356.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 52m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Lauderdale and Lady Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Lady Lake.
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Start on East Broward Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · East Broward Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 9th Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue
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Continue on Powerline Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Powerline Road
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Continue on South Powerline Road
2.4 mi · 5 min · South Powerline Road
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Continue on South Pompano Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway
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Turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2984 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 31st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
610 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North
1761 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
217.4 mi · 3 hr 56 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27, FL 19: Leesburg, Tavares
1.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 27 North: Leesburg
60 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
3059 ft · 47 sec
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Continue straight
1507 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right
13.7 mi · 21 min
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Turn left onto 14th Street
1247 ft · 42 sec · 14th Street
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Continue on Citrus Boulevard
6.5 mi · 11 min · Citrus Boulevard
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Take the exit slight left toward West Lady Lake Boulevard
55 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto West Lady Lake Boulevard
86 m · 14 sec · West Lady Lake Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Old Dixie Highway
806 ft · 37 sec · South Old Dixie Highway
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At the end of the road, turn right
64 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lauderdale and Lady Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
217 mi · 03h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Lady Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Lady Lake?
The road trip is about 250.2 miles (402.7 km) and usually takes 04h 52m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.3 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 124.9 miles from Lady Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.8 miles (356.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.63 one way or $73.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Partly Sunny near Lady Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fellsmere.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Lady Lake. Straight-line distance: 221.77 mi (356.91 km).
#1 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lady Lake
Town in Florida
| Population | 16,179 |
| Coordinates | 28.9174900, -81.9228600 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lady Lake (-81.92286, 28.91749)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $36.63 | $73.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $40.58 | $81.17 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $43.23 | $86.46 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $38.41 | $76.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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