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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Broward 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 Lauderdale Lakes and Fort Lauderdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lauderdale Lakes and Fort Lauderdale.
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Start on Northwest 44th Terrace
11 m · 7 sec · Northwest 44th Terrace
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Turn left onto Northwest 32nd Court
680 ft · 35 sec · Northwest 32nd Court
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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 Avenue
95 m · 16 sec · Northwest 43rd Avenue
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Turn left onto West Oakland Park Boulevard
3.2 mi · 6 min · West Oakland Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto Powerline Road
642 ft · 12 sec · Powerline Road
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Continue on Northwest 9th Avenue
2.9 mi · 5 min · Northwest 9th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Broward Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · West Broward Boulevard
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Continue on 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 Lauderdale Lakes and Fort Lauderdale.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aventura Mall
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Hollywood Blvd & City Hall Cir (E)
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lazy Lake.
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Deerfield Beach
Delray Beach
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).
#1 Lauderdale Lakes
City in Broward County, Florida, United States
| Population | 36,769 |
| Coordinates | 26.1664700, -80.2083800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: East Broward Boulevard (-80.143382, 26.122355)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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