Origin
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Morning in Lauderdale Lakes on Sunday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lauderdale Lakes, FL to Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.5 mi
12 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Lauderdale Lakes and Fort Lauderdale, this 7.5-mile trip is an efficient way to get across town. You can easily complete the entire journey in about 15 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day commute rather than an overnight excursion. Since the route relies entirely on local streets like West Oakland Park Boulevard, Northwest 9th Avenue, and West Broward Boulevard, you won't encounter any highway driving. Budgeting around $1 for fuel is more than enough for this short distance. This drive is purely functional, serving as a straightforward connection within the same Florida region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Oakland Park Boulevard | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Northwest 9th Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| West Broward Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| East Broward Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 32nd Court | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Powerline Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 43rd Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 32nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Oakland Park Boulevard
— 3.2 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lauderdale Lakes, FL and Fort Lauderdale, FL.
1
Start on Northwest 44th Terrace
36 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northwest 44th Terrace
2
Turn left onto Northwest 32nd Court
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Northwest 32nd Court
3
Turn left onto Northwest 32nd Street
261 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northwest 32nd Street
4
Turn right onto Northwest 43rd Avenue
312 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northwest 43rd Avenue
5
Turn left onto SR 816
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
West Oakland Park Boulevard
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
Turn right onto SR 845
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Powerline Road
7
Continue on SR 845
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Northwest 9th Avenue
Use the left lane.
8
Turn left onto SR 842
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broward Boulevard
9
Continue on SR 842
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Broward Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
SR 842
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northwest 32nd Court
Turn left onto Northwest 32nd Court
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northwest 32nd Street
Turn left onto Northwest 32nd Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northwest 43rd Avenue
Turn right onto Northwest 43rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 816 / West Oakland Park Boulevard
Turn left onto SR 816 / West Oakland Park Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
3.4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
SR 845 / Powerline Road
Turn right onto SR 845 / Powerline Road
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.19 one way
$2.39 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| premium | $4.72 | $1.39 | $2.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.66 | $3.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.79 | $0.36 |
| Efficient EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.66 | $0.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Morning in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday
Local time
8:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route stays entirely off the highway system. You will navigate through local traffic, which demands your full attention at intersections and turns. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 3.2-mile segment on West Oakland Park Boulevard. Because the path is composed of city streets, the pace is dictated by local traffic signals and road conditions. It is a practical, utilitarian experience that focuses on navigating urban corridors rather than scenic cruising.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.2 mi on West Oakland Park Boulevard.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northwest 32nd Court.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northwest 32nd Court): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northwest 32nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northwest 43rd Avenue): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full guide →Fort Lauderdale is a coastal city on the Atlantic Ocean in the US state of Florida. It is known as the "Venice of America" due to its expansive canal system. Situated in Broward County in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale metro area, the city's population is over 180,000 (2021). The city is most famous for its beaches and boats, and while the city of Fort Lauderdale is relatively small in area, the term 'Fort Lauderdale' is often used to refer to the larger metropolis that has grown up around it. It is the county seat for Broward county, and is part of the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metropolitan area, which has over 6.1 million people (2019).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.2 miles on West Oakland Park Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northwest 32nd Court): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Northwest 32nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Northwest 43rd Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fort Lauderdale, FL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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