How far is Crystal Lake, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?
The driving distance from Crystal Lake, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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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 03h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Crystal Lake and Pembroke Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lake and Pembroke Pines.
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Start on Belair Avenue
124 m · 23 sec · Belair Avenue
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Turn left onto Lawndale Road
94 m · 16 sec · Lawndale Road
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Turn right onto South Combee Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · South Combee Road
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Turn left onto Bartow Road
7.7 mi · 11 min · Bartow Road
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Continue on Broadway Avenue
3183 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive
2787 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive
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Continue straight
1427 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
10.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit left
784 ft · 19 sec
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Continue straight
90 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
926 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
142.7 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
2178 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard
1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way
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Continue on Southwest 8th Street
1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal Lake and Pembroke Pines.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
143 mi · 02h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Crystal Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pembroke Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Crystal Lake to Pembroke Pines?
The road trip is about 217.5 miles (350.1 km) and usually takes 03h 34m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.6 miles from Crystal Lake and 109 miles from Pembroke Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.17 one way or $58.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crystal Lake and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Pembroke Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Lake and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 174.55 mi (280.91 km).
#1 Crystal Lake
Crystal Lake is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 28.0355800, -81.9084100 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pembroke Pines
The fifth most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 174,414 |
| Coordinates | 26.0031500, -80.2239400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $3.80 | $29.17 | $58.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.29 | $32.89 | $65.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.54 | $71.07 |
| Diesel | $5.90 | $45.27 | $90.54 |
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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