How far is Orlando, FL from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL?
The driving distance from Orlando, FL to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.2 miles (290 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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 Orlando and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orlando and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
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Start on the route
35 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto South Orange Avenue
140 m · 19 sec · South Orange Avenue
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Turn right onto West Anderson Street
146 m · 17 sec · West Anderson Street
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Turn right onto Boone Avenue
616 ft · 24 sec · Boone Avenue
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Turn left onto West South Street
937 ft · 36 sec · West South Street
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Take the ramp left toward I 4 West
1477 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Ocala
1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
640 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
2743 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
191.2 mi · 3 hr 27 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Coconut Creek Parkway, Martin Luther King Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Martin Luther King Boulevard, Atlantic Boulevard
58 m · 7 sec
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Continue on Northwest 31st Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Northwest 31st Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Atlantic Boulevard
2928 ft · 1 min · West Atlantic Boulevard
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Turn right onto South Pompano Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · South Pompano Parkway
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Continue on North Powerline Road
1033 ft · 22 sec · North Powerline Road
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Continue on South Powerline Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Powerline Road
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Turn left onto West Commercial Boulevard
2764 ft · 1 min · West Commercial Boulevard
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Continue on East Commercial Boulevard
3.1 mi · 7 min · East Commercial Boulevard
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Turn left onto Ocean Drive
815 ft · 23 sec · Ocean Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ocean Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Orlando and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
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
191 mi · 03h 27m
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 Orlando and Partly Sunny near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Orlando to Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
The road trip is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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 104.1 miles from Orlando and 103.7 miles from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.2 miles (290 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.6 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 9:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.40 one way or $60.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Orlando and Partly Sunny near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
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 Orlando and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Straight-line distance: 180.21 mi (290.02 km).
#1 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 |
#2 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Town of the United States
| Population | 6,711 |
| Coordinates | 26.1920300, -80.0964300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (-80.09643, 26.19203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 335 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $30.40 | $60.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $33.69 | $67.38 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $35.89 | $71.78 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $31.89 | $63.77 |
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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