Current Date And Time In Placid Lakes, United States
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
09:49:36 PDT
State: Florida
Currency: United States Dollar (USD)
Timezone: UTC -08:00 (PDT)
Population: 3,716
District: Highlands County
Explore the interactive satellite map of Placid Lakes, a city in Florida, United States, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Placid Lakes — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Placid Lakes.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for United States operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 27.2414° N | 81.407° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 27.2414 | -81.407 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 27° 14' 29" N | 81° 24' 25" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 27° 14.4864' N | 81° 24.4212' W |
| City | Placid Lakes |
| State | Florida (State of Florida) |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Highlands County |
| Time Zone | -10:00 to -05:00 |
| Population | 3,716 |
| Area (km²) | 47.45 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 18.32 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 78.31 /km² |
| Elevation | 39 m / 128 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 27.2414, -81.407 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Placid Lakes to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around Florida.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Placid | Florida | NE | 7 km | 5 mi | ~7m | 🗺 View |
| Sebring | Florida | N | 28 km | 18 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Avon Park | Florida | N | 41 km | 25 mi | ~41m | 🗺 View |
| Lemon Grove | Florida | NW | 44 km | 27 mi | ~44m | 🗺 View |
| Southeast Arcadia | Florida | W | 44 km | 28 mi | ~44m | 🗺 View |
| Arcadia | Florida | W | 45 km | 28 mi | ~45m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in Florida, the home state of Placid Lakes, along with each city's aerial distance from Tallahassee, Florida's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | 30.3322° N | -81.6557° W | 5 m | 252 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Miami | 25.7743° N | -80.1937° W | 2 m | 655 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tampa | 27.9475° N | -82.4584° W | 1 m | 329 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Orlando | 28.5383° N | -81.3792° W | 30 m | 351 km | 🗺 View Map |
| St. Petersburg | 27.7709° N | -82.6793° W | 13 m | 335 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Hialeah | 25.8576° N | -80.2781° W | 2 m | 643 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Tallahassee | 30.4383° N | -84.2807° W | 62 m | 0 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Fort Lauderdale | 26.1223° N | -80.1434° W | 1 m | 628 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Cape Coral | 26.5629° N | -81.9495° W | 1 m | 487 km | 🗺 View Map |
| Pembroke Pines | 26.0032° N | -80.2239° W | 2 m | 633 km | 🗺 View Map |
Punta Gorda Airport IATA: PGD 68 km (42 mi) from Placid Lakes |
The exact GPS location of Placid Lakes gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside Florida. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare Florida state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Placid Lakes are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Placid Lakes lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full United States map
Placid Lakes sits within Florida, United States, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Placid Lakes for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across Florida. › Browse every city in Florida
Coordinates for Placid Lakes in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in United States. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Placid Lakes are latitude 27.2414° and longitude -81.407°. In directional format: 27.2414° N, 81.407° W. These coordinates mark the center of Placid Lakes in Florida and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Placid Lakes is a city in Florida, United States, on the continent of North America. It falls within Highlands County. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Placid Lakes sits at: Latitude 27° 14' 29" N and Longitude 81° 24' 25" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Placid Lakes has a population of approximately 3,716 people. This is roughly 0.021% of Florida's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in Florida.
The interactive satellite map of Placid Lakes is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 27.2414, -81.407 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Placid Lakes in Florida. For broader context, explore the Florida state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Placid Lakes is Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), roughly 68 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Placid Lakes is approximately 452 km (281 mi) from Tallahassee, the capital of Florida, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Major Cities table above for distances from other cities in Florida.
Placid Lakes sits at an elevation of approximately 39 meters (128 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for Florida.
The closest cities to Placid Lakes include Lake Placid, Sebring, Avon Park. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Placid Lakes, sunrise is at 03:54 AM and sunset is at 05:07 PM, giving a day length of 13h 12m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Placid Lakes's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Placid Lakes is approximately 3,033 km (1,884 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 8,057 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Placid Lakes — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to Denham, Australia, roughly 1,492 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named city.
Placid Lakes is approximately 1,667 km (1,036 mi) NW of Washington, the national capital of United States, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
