How far is Lauderdale Lakes, FL from Miami, FL?
The driving distance from Lauderdale Lakes, FL to Miami, FL is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The seventh most populous city in Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lauderdale Lakes and Miami.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lauderdale Lakes and Miami.
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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
936 ft · 30 sec · West Oakland Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto State Road 7
1.9 mi · 4 min · State Road 7
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Turn slight right
1204 ft · 44 sec
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Turn straight onto West Sunrise Boulevard
3069 ft · 1 min · West Sunrise Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami
618 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami
710 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
14.5 mi · 17 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, US 441
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South
752 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
9 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
2361 ft · 60 sec
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Continue on Northwest 3rd Court
1063 ft · 39 sec · Northwest 3rd Court
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Turn left onto Northwest 5th Street
2099 ft · 1 min · Northwest 5th Street
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Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
1712 ft · 57 sec · North Miami Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Miami Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lauderdale Lakes and Miami.
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.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
14.5 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lauderdale Lakes and Mostly Sunny near Miami.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lauderdale Lakes to Miami?
The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Miramar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Lauderdale Lakes and 17 miles from Miami.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.73 one way or $9.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lauderdale Lakes and Mostly Sunny near Miami.
Stop Ideas Near Miramar
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Miramar.
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Miami Intermodal Center
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lauderdale Lakes and Miami. Straight-line distance: 27.12 mi (43.64 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 Miami
The most populous city in Florida, Miami is a major center for tourism, finance, and culture.
| Population | 471,525 |
| Coordinates | 25.7742700, -80.1936600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Miami Avenue (-80.1936, 25.774271)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.73 | $9.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.24 | $10.48 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $5.58 | $11.16 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.96 | $9.92 |
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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