Lauderdale Lakes, FL Road Trips
Lauderdale Lakes, FL serves as a quiet starting point in Florida, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 205-mile quick runs to 451-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Lauderdale Lakes, FL spread mainly north and west, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
451.1 mi
Tallahassee, FL
Quickest Drive
3h 51m
Orlando, FL
Plan Around Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Lauderdale Lakes, FL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Lauderdale Lakes, FL to Tallahassee, FL
Lauderdale Lakes, FL to Gainesville, FL
Lauderdale Lakes, FL to Clearwater, FL
Lauderdale Lakes, FL to St. Petersburg, FL
Lauderdale Lakes, FL to Tampa, FL
Lauderdale Lakes, FL to Orlando, FL
Driving from Lauderdale Lakes, FL
On average, trips departing from Lauderdale Lakes, FL run 284 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 21m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 451 miles (8h 17m), while the shortest is just 205 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Lauderdale Lakes, FL are Tallahassee, FL (451.1 mi, 8h 17m), Gainesville, FL (306.5 mi, 5h 40m), Clearwater, FL (262.7 mi, 5h 3m), St. Petersburg, FL (242.6 mi, 4h 32m), and Tampa, FL (234.9 mi, 4h 46m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in FL currently averages around $4.15 per gallon. For the typical 284-mile trip from Lauderdale Lakes, FL, budget about $46 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Lauderdale Lakes, FL and 2 routes heading into Lauderdale Lakes, FL, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 205 to 451 miles.
The longest mapped route from Lauderdale Lakes, FL covers 451 miles and takes approximately 8h 17m. Shorter options start at just 205 miles.
The average route from Lauderdale Lakes, FL runs about 284 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 21m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.15/gallon for regular), the average 284-mile trip from Lauderdale Lakes, FL costs roughly $46 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Lauderdale Lakes, FL include Tallahassee, FL, Gainesville, FL, Clearwater, FL and St. Petersburg, FL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Lauderdale Lakes, FL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
35,924
Median Income
$44,333
Median Home Value
$203,100
Median Age
36.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Lauderdale Lakes, FL
A sampling of people born in Lauderdale Lakes, FL.
Ryan Reid
1986–2025
American basketball player
Major Wright
1988
American football player, defensive back, safety
Eddie Jackson
1992
American football player (born 1993)
City data from Wikidata (Q994944), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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