How far is Jacksonville, FL from Lauderhill, FL?

The driving distance from Jacksonville, FL to Lauderhill, FL is about 318.5 miles (512.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 302.6 miles (487 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
318.46 mi
05h 53m
Flight
302.63 mi
487.04 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
302.63 mi
Kilometers
487.04 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
318.46 mi
Kilometers
512.51 km
Drive Time
05h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lauderhill
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM EDT
Return by in Jacksonville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jacksonville
2026-04-23T00:56
Arrive Lauderhill
Thu, Apr 23, 6:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:53 AM to 1:53 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:14 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jacksonville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Palm Shores
FL

Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States

From Jacksonville
159.6 mi
02h 56m
To Lauderhill
158.8 mi
02h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 14 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonville and Lauderhill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonville and Lauderhill.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    596 ft · 21 sec · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Newnan Street

    1965 ft · 1 min · Newnan Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Forsyth Street

    770 ft · 24 sec · East Forsyth Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2507 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 95 South

    1.5 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95, US 1 South, FL 5 South: Daytona Beach, Philips Highway

    1165 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    1093 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    219.5 mi · 3 hr 57 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2588 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    93.5 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 838: Sunrise Boulevard

    1.1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto West Sunrise Boulevard

    1203 ft · 30 sec · West Sunrise Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Northwest 47th Avenue

    1645 ft · 53 sec · Northwest 47th Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Northwest 12th Street

    72 m · 7 sec · Northwest 12th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 12th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonville and Lauderhill.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
221 mi · 69%
Florida's Turnpike
93.5 mi · 29%
Okeechobee Road
0.73 mi
SR 838
0.7 mi
Miami
0.49 mi
Main Street
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

219 mi · 03h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
302.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Shores
02h 56m from Jacksonville
Leave By
5:14 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jacksonville and Mostly Cloudy near Lauderhill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jacksonville to Lauderhill?

The road trip is about 318.5 miles (512.5 km) and usually takes 05h 53m 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?

Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 159.6 miles from Jacksonville and 158.8 miles from Lauderhill.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 302.6 miles (487 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 5:14 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.62 one way or $93.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jacksonville and Mostly Cloudy near Lauderhill.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palm Shores, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Shores.

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

81 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

82 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

93 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonville and Lauderhill. Straight-line distance: 302.63 mi (487.04 km).

Jacksonville

#1 Jacksonville

The thirteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Jacksonville metropolitan area.

Population920,570
Coordinates30.3321800, -81.6556500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Lauderhill

#2 Lauderhill

A city in Broward County, Florida.

Population71,582
Coordinates26.1403600, -80.2133800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Jacksonville (-81.65565, 30.33218)
End: Lauderhill (-80.21338, 26.14036)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 513 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.24 gal
42.54 L · about $46.62
Round trip
$93.25
22.48 gal · 85.08 L
Estimated CO2
99.9 kg one way
Round trip: 199.8 kg / 440 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $46.62 $93.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $51.66 $103.32
Premium $4.90 $55.03 $110.06
Diesel $4.35 $48.89 $97.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jacksonville and Lauderhill. The current time is 00:56:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.