How far is Lauderdale Lakes, FL from Tallahassee, FL?
The driving distance from Lauderdale Lakes, FL to Tallahassee, FL is about 454.7 miles (731.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 385.3 miles (620 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 35m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Lake 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 Tallahassee.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lauderdale Lakes and Tallahassee.
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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
245.1 mi · 4 hr 26 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
1281 ft · 16 sec · Florida's Turnpike
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Merge slight left
106.9 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 10: Jacksonville, Tallahassee
820 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 10 West: Tallahassee
1569 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
87.7 mi · 1 hr 34 min
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Turn left onto Mahan Drive
6.7 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive
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Continue on East Tennessee Street
3252 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
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Turn left onto North Franklin Boulevard
2568 ft · 1 min · North Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1087 ft · 40 sec · East Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto South Calhoun Street
64 m · 10 sec · South Calhoun Street
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Turn right onto Apalachee Parkway
103 m · 12 sec · Apalachee Parkway
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Turn right onto South Monroe Street
9 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lauderdale Lakes and Tallahassee.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
245 mi · 04h 26m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lauderdale Lakes and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lauderdale Lakes to Tallahassee?
The road trip is about 454.7 miles (731.8 km) and usually takes 06h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Howey-in-the-Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 225.8 miles from Lauderdale Lakes and 229 miles from Tallahassee.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 385.3 miles (620 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.4 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 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $66.58 one way or $133.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 142.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lauderdale Lakes and Partly Sunny near Tallahassee.
Stop Ideas Near Howey-in-the-Hills
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City of Tavares - City Hall
Minneola City Hall
Tavares Utility Billing
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Howey-in-the-Hills.
The Villages-Lady Lake, FL
Wildwood, Florida
Winter Park
Orlando Health/Amtrak
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lauderdale Lakes and Tallahassee. Straight-line distance: 385.26 mi (620.02 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 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Monroe Street (-84.280628, 30.438261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 732 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 40m |
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 | $66.58 | $133.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $73.77 | $147.53 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $78.58 | $157.16 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $69.82 | $139.64 |
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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