How far is Fort Lauderdale, FL from Land O' Lakes, FL?
The driving distance from Fort Lauderdale, FL to Land O' Lakes, FL is about 256 miles (412 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203 miles (326.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Land O' Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lauderdale and Land O' Lakes.
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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
125.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction
1.1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
75 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
61.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Turn right onto Broadway Avenue
3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Continue on Bartow Road
7 mi · 10 min · Bartow Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward FL 570 Toll West: Polk Parkway West
1520 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Polk Parkway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Polk Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 4 West: Tampa
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight right
16.9 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Ocala, Naples
1759 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Ocala
1.6 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 56: Land O Lakes, Tarpon Springs
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 56 West
559 ft · 18 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 56
1.5 km · 1 min · State Road 56
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Continue on State Road 54
4.4 mi · 6 min · State Road 54
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Turn right onto Land O' Lakes Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · Land O' Lakes Boulevard
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Turn right onto Bell Lake Road
88 m · 13 sec · Bell Lake Road
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Turn left
63 m · 15 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 Land O' Lakes.
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
125 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Sunny leaving Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Land O' Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Lauderdale to Land O' Lakes?
The road trip is about 256 miles (412 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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 128.1 miles from Fort Lauderdale and 127.9 miles from Land O' Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203 miles (326.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 53 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 6:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.46 one way or $74.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lauderdale and Sunny near Land O' Lakes.
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.
Okeechobee
Sebring
Kissimmee
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Lauderdale and Land O' Lakes. Straight-line distance: 203.01 mi (326.72 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 Land O' Lakes
Census-designated place in Pasco County, Florida
| Population | 31,996 |
| Coordinates | 28.2189000, -82.4575900 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
End: Land O' Lakes (-82.45759, 28.2189)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 412 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 11m |
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 | $37.46 | $74.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.50 | $83.00 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $44.21 | $88.42 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $39.28 | $78.56 |
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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