Origin
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Afternoon in Lauderdale Lakes on Thursday
Local time
12:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lauderdale Lakes, FL to Miami, FL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
44m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 46m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 42m
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
Miami, FL
Larry Milligan
Trip Overview
Traveling from Lauderdale Lakes to Miami is a straightforward 30.3-mile journey that typically takes about 44 minutes. Because of the short distance, this trip is perfectly suited as a quick day trip rather than an overnight excursion. You can expect to spend approximately $5 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly commute between these two South Florida locations. Whether you are heading south for business or leisure, the route is highly accessible and requires minimal planning. It is a no-fuss drive that keeps you within the same region, allowing you to reach your destination with ease and efficiency.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 44m. Total distance: 30.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 78% of your transit time spent on major thoroughfares. You will navigate a mix of roads including Florida’s Turnpike, I-95, and State Road 7, providing a fast-paced experience through the urban landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 14.5-mile segment on Florida’s Turnpike, which allows for consistent speeds. Expect a practical, utilitarian feel behind the wheel as you transition between these key arteries. While the route is functional rather than scenic, the well-maintained highway infrastructure ensures you cover the 30.3 miles quickly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 14.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and I 95. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
6
18.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, US 441
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95, US 441
7
19.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 95 South
8
28.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
6
29.8 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
North Miami Avenue
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lauderdale Lakes, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Orlando and Florida's Turnpike Toll South.
Florida's Turnpike: Orlando
3.2 mi in
|
~7m
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
3.4 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 14.5 mi | 16m |
| I 95 | 9 mi | 11m |
| State Road 7 | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| West Sunrise Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Miami Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest 8th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| West Oakland Park Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 32nd Court | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 14.5 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lauderdale Lakes, FL and Miami, 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
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Oakland Park Boulevard
6
Turn right onto US 441
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Road 7
Use the right lane.
7
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto SR 838
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sunrise Boulevard
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami
10
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
15 mi
·
16 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward I 95, US 441, SR 826 West
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95, US 441
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward I 95 South
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Merge onto I 95
9.0 mi
·
11 min
·
I 95
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 3B
Toward Northwest 8th Street, Port of Miami
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Turn left onto Northwest 8th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest 8th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn right onto North Miami Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Miami Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
North Miami Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.82 one way
$9.65 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.25 | $10.49 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.63 | $11.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.02
Florida's Turnpike
(14.5 mi)
$1.02
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Miami, FL
Afternoon in Miami on Thursday
Local time
12:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
8 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
44m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lauderdale Lakes, FL to Miami, FL covers 30.3 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, I 95, State Road 7. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.1 miles from Lauderdale Lakes, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.82 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 30.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 18.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Lauderdale Lakes, FL and Miami, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Orlando and Florida's Turnpike Toll South.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Biscayne National Park.
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