How far is Lauderdale Lakes, FL from Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The driving distance from Lauderdale Lakes, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.28 mi
00h 18m
Flight
5.06 mi
8.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.06 mi
Kilometers
8.14 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.28 mi
Kilometers
13.33 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 6:05 AM EDT
Return by in Lauderdale Lakes
Sun, Apr 19, 6:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lauderdale Lakes
2026-04-19T05:47
Arrive Fort Lauderdale
Sun, Apr 19, 6:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lauderdale Lakes
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Lazy Lake
FL

Human settlement in Broward County, Florida, United States of America

From Lauderdale Lakes
3.7 mi
00h 09m
To Fort Lauderdale
4.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
85°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lauderdale Lakes and Fort Lauderdale.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lauderdale Lakes and Fort Lauderdale.

  1. 1

    Start on Northwest 44th Terrace

    11 m · 7 sec · Northwest 44th Terrace

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northwest 32nd Court

    680 ft · 35 sec · Northwest 32nd Court

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northwest 32nd Street

    80 m · 13 sec · Northwest 32nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northwest 43rd Avenue

    95 m · 16 sec · Northwest 43rd Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Oakland Park Boulevard

    3.2 mi · 6 min · West Oakland Park Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Powerline Road

    642 ft · 12 sec · Powerline Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Northwest 9th Avenue

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Broward Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on East Broward Boulevard

    988 ft · 35 sec · East Broward Boulevard

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Broward Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lauderdale Lakes and Fort Lauderdale.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Oakland Park Boulevard
3.2 mi · 39%
Northwest 9th Avenue
2.91 mi · 35%
West Broward Boulevard
0.82 mi · 10%
East Broward Boulevard
0.19 mi · 2%
Northwest 32nd Court
0.13 mi · 2%
Powerline Road
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Oakland Park Boulevard

Turn left onto West Oakland Park Boulevard

3.2 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lazy Lake
00h 09m from Lauderdale Lakes
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lauderdale Lakes and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lauderdale Lakes to Fort Lauderdale?

The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lazy Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Lauderdale Lakes and 4.5 miles from Fort Lauderdale.

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

The direct path is about 5 miles (8.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.20 one way or $2.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lauderdale Lakes and Partly Sunny near Fort Lauderdale.

Stop Ideas Near Lazy Lake

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lazy Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 14.2 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Garage

Dania Beach , FL
49 Park Ave E, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking garage
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 8.1 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
Hollywood Blvd & City Hall Cir (E)
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Hollywood Blvd & City Hall Cir (E)

Hollywood , FL
Hollywood, FL 33020
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lazy Lake.

RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

5 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Hollywood

16 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

18 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Delray Beach

34 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lauderdale Lakes and Fort Lauderdale. Straight-line distance: 5.06 mi (8.14 km).

Lauderdale Lakes

#1 Lauderdale Lakes

City in Broward County, Florida, United States

Population36,769
Coordinates26.1664700, -80.2083800
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Fort Lauderdale

#2 Fort Lauderdale

The second most populous city in Broward County, Florida.

Population184,245
Coordinates26.1223100, -80.1433800
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Northwest 44th Terrace (-80.208373, 26.16647)
End: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382, 26.122355)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.11 L · about $1.20
Round trip
$2.41
0.58 gal · 2.22 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $1.20 $2.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.33 $2.67
Premium $4.90 $1.42 $2.84
Diesel $4.35 $1.26 $2.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lauderdale Lakes and Fort Lauderdale. The current time is 05:47:24.

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.