How far is Tallahassee, FL from Lauderdale Lakes, FL?
The driving distance from Tallahassee, FL to Lauderdale Lakes, FL is about 451.4 miles (726.5 km), with a travel time of about 08h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 385.3 miles (620 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 16h 35m 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 08h 17m.
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 Tallahassee and Lauderdale Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tallahassee and Lauderdale Lakes.
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Start on South Monroe Street
55 m · 8 sec · South Monroe Street
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Turn right onto East Pensacola Street
1428 ft · 47 sec · East Pensacola Street
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Turn left onto South Franklin Boulevard
2557 ft · 1 min · South Franklin Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Tennessee Street
3230 ft · 1 min · East Tennessee Street
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Continue on Mahan Drive
6.5 mi · 12 min · Mahan Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Lake City
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
86.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
245.3 mi · 4 hr 25 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 870: Commercial Boulevard
1 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 870 East: Fort Lauderdale
129 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight right onto West Commercial Boulevard
2449 ft · 59 sec · West Commercial Boulevard
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Turn right onto State Road 7
1.5 mi · 3 min · State Road 7
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Turn right onto West Oakland Park Boulevard
885 ft · 20 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 Tallahassee and Lauderdale Lakes.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
245 mi · 04h 25m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Tallahassee 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 Tallahassee to Lauderdale Lakes?
The road trip is about 451.4 miles (726.5 km) and usually takes 08h 17m 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 225.9 miles from Tallahassee and 225.5 miles from Lauderdale Lakes.
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 66.1 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 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 $66.08 one way or $132.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 141.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tallahassee and Mostly Sunny near Lauderdale Lakes.
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 Tallahassee and Lauderdale Lakes. Straight-line distance: 385.26 mi (620.02 km).
#1 Tallahassee
The capital of Florida.
| Population | 196,326 |
| Coordinates | 30.4382600, -84.2807300 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| 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: 727 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 15h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 11h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 06h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 05h 37m |
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 | $66.08 | $132.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $73.21 | $146.43 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $77.99 | $155.99 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $69.30 | $138.59 |
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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