How far is Gainesville, FL from Lauderdale Lakes, FL?
The driving distance from Gainesville, FL to Lauderdale Lakes, FL is about 307.2 miles (494.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 21m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Osceola County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Gainesville and Lauderdale Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gainesville and Lauderdale Lakes.
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Start on South Main Street
2510 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
45 m · 3 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1332 ft · 33 sec · South Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Main Street
18 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Southwest Williston Road
2572 ft · 54 sec · Southwest Williston Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
807 ft · 23 sec · South Main Street
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Turn straight
2000 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
7 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
3212 ft · 47 sec
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Turn right onto Southeast County Road 234
1.4 mi · 3 min · Southeast County Road 234
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Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Tampa
1148 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
46.2 mi · 50 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
245.3 mi · 4 hr 25 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 870: Commercial Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 870 East: Fort Lauderdale
129 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Commercial Boulevard
2449 ft · 59 sec · West Commercial Boulevard
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Turn right onto State Road 7
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Road 7
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Turn right onto West Oakland Park Boulevard
885 ft · 20 sec · West Oakland Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 43rd Avenue
95 m · 19 sec · Northwest 43rd Avenue
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Turn left onto Northwest 32nd Street
80 m · 13 sec · Northwest 32nd Street
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Turn right onto Northwest 43rd Terrace
72 m · 10 sec · Northwest 43rd Terrace
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Continue on Northwest 32nd Court
136 m · 22 sec · Northwest 32nd Court
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Turn right onto Northwest 44th Terrace
11 m · 2 sec · Northwest 44th Terrace
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 44th Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Gainesville and Lauderdale Lakes.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
245 mi · 04h 25m
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 Gainesville and Mostly Sunny near Lauderdale Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Gainesville to Lauderdale Lakes?
The road trip is about 307.2 miles (494.4 km) and usually takes 05h 40m 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?
Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 153.9 miles from Gainesville and 153.4 miles from Lauderdale Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 273.3 miles (439.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.9 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 5:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.96 one way or $89.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Gainesville and Mostly Sunny near Lauderdale Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud
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 Saint Cloud.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Gainesville and Lauderdale Lakes. Straight-line distance: 273.27 mi (439.78 km).
#1 Gainesville
The third most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 135,004 |
| Coordinates | 29.6516300, -82.3248300 |
| Altitude | 54 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lauderdale Lakes
City in Broward County, Florida, United States
| Population | 36,769 |
| Coordinates | 26.1664700, -80.2083800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lauderdale Lakes (-80.20838, 26.16647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 494 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 49m |
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 | $44.96 | $89.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $49.82 | $99.64 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $53.07 | $106.15 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $47.15 | $94.31 |
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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