How far is Miami, FL from Lauderdale Lakes, FL?
The driving distance from Miami, FL to Lauderdale Lakes, FL is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.1 miles (43.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Miami and Lauderdale Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Miami and Lauderdale Lakes.
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Start on North Miami Avenue
152 m · 17 sec · North Miami Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95
144 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North
2593 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
7.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight left toward SR 826 West: Florida's Turnpike Toll
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike
2242 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight right onto Florida's Turnpike
14.1 mi · 16 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 838 East: Sunrise Boulevard
2724 ft · 58 sec
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Turn straight onto West Sunrise Boulevard
2968 ft · 58 sec · West Sunrise Boulevard
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Turn slight right
919 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right
26 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left
40 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto State Road 7
2 mi · 4 min · State Road 7
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Turn left onto West Oakland Park Boulevard
1007 ft · 32 sec · West Oakland Park Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northwest 43rd Avenue
95 m · 19 sec · Northwest 43rd Avenue
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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 Terrace
72 m · 10 sec · Northwest 43rd Terrace
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Continue on Northwest 32nd Court
136 m · 22 sec · Northwest 32nd Court
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Turn right onto Northwest 44th Terrace
11 m · 2 sec · Northwest 44th Terrace
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Northwest 44th Terrace
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Miami and Lauderdale Lakes.
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 right onto Florida's Turnpike
14.1 mi · 00h 16m
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 Miami and Mostly Sunny near Lauderdale Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Miami to Lauderdale Lakes?
The road trip is about 29.6 miles (47.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Miramar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from Miami and 14.8 miles from Lauderdale Lakes.
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 2.5 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Miami and Mostly Sunny near Lauderdale Lakes.
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 Miami and Lauderdale Lakes. Straight-line distance: 27.12 mi (43.64 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Lauderdale Lakes
City in Broward County, Florida, United States
| Population | 36,769 |
| Coordinates | 26.1664700, -80.2083800 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lauderdale Lakes (-80.20838, 26.16647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 48 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.93 | $11.86 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $6.32 | $12.63 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
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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