How far is Lake Placid, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Placid, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 18m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Placid and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Placid and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Virginia Avenue
1.3 mi · 5 min · Virginia Avenue
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Continue on Hallmark Avenue
2.2 mi · 9 min · Hallmark Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
40.8 mi · 48 min
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Merge slight left
1177 ft · 18 sec
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Turn slight right
103 m · 4 sec
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Continue straight
32.1 mi · 43 min
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Continue straight
40.1 mi · 48 min
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Continue straight
2525 ft · 33 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Naples
1458 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Miami, Fort Lauderdale
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway
10.1 mi · 12 min · Port Everglades Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 84 East: Marina Mile Boulevard
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight onto I 595 East, SR 84 East
991 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 84 East
2 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Marina Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Marina Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 4th Avenue
2736 ft · 1 min · Southwest 4th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 17th Street
1594 ft · 34 sec · Southwest 17th Street
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Continue on Southeast 17th Street
780 ft · 25 sec · Southeast 17th Street
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Turn left onto Southeast 3rd Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 3rd Avenue
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Turn left onto East Broward Boulevard
988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Placid and Fort Lauderdale.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn left
40.8 mi · 00h 48m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Placid to Fort Lauderdale?
The road trip is about 141.3 miles (227.4 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
South Bay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.7 miles from Lake Placid and 70.6 miles from Fort Lauderdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.66 one way or $41.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Cloudy around Lake Placid and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Lauderdale.
Stop Ideas Near South Bay
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Placid and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 112.01 mi (180.26 km).
#1 Lake Placid
Town in Highlands County, Florida, USA
| Population | 2,496 |
| Coordinates | 27.3519700, -81.3263100 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Lauderdale
The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.
| Population | 184,245 |
| Coordinates | 26.1223100, -80.1433800 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Lauderdale (-80.14338, 26.12231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 227 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $20.66 | $41.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.89 | $45.78 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $24.38 | $48.76 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $21.66 | $43.33 |
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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