How far is Lauderdale Lakes, FL from Orlando, FL?
The driving distance from Lauderdale Lakes, FL to Orlando, FL is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179 miles (288 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lauderdale Lakes and Orlando.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lauderdale Lakes and Orlando.
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Start on Northwest 44th Terrace
67 m · 12 sec · Northwest 44th Terrace
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Turn right onto Northwest 33rd Street
604 ft · 27 sec · Northwest 33rd Street
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Continue on Northwest 43rd Avenue
1225 ft · 56 sec · Northwest 43rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Northwest 36th Street
580 ft · 26 sec · Northwest 36th Street
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Turn slight left onto Northwest 37th Street
135 m · 21 sec · Northwest 37th Street
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Turn left onto State Road 7
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Road 7
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Turn left onto West Commercial Boulevard
2290 ft · 1 min · West Commercial Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike
592 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
1844 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
195.7 mi · 3 hr 33 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 4: Orlando, Tampa
2234 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 4 East: Downtown Orlando
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Kaley Avenue, Michigan Street
1760 ft · 43 sec
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Keep slight right
571 ft · 14 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Kaley Street
81 m · 15 sec · West Kaley Street
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Turn left onto South Division Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · South Division Avenue
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Turn right onto West South Street
1724 ft · 52 sec · West South Street
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Turn slight right
31 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lauderdale Lakes and Orlando.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
196 mi · 03h 33m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lauderdale Lakes and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lauderdale Lakes to Orlando?
The road trip is about 205.9 miles (331.3 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Florida Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.9 miles from Lauderdale Lakes and 103 miles from Orlando.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179 miles (288 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.9 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.11 one way or $60.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lauderdale Lakes and Mostly Sunny near Orlando.
Stop Ideas Near Florida Ridge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florida Ridge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lauderdale Lakes and Orlando. Straight-line distance: 178.94 mi (287.97 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 Orlando
The most populous city in Florida and the center of the Orlando metropolitan area.
| Population | 289,457 |
| Coordinates | 28.5383400, -81.3792400 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Street (-81.379244, 28.538325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 331 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $30.11 | $60.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.37 | $66.73 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $35.54 | $71.09 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $31.58 | $63.16 |
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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