How far is Lake Butler, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Lake Butler, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 220.1 miles (354.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
220.11 mi
03h 29m
Flight
190.64 mi
306.8 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.64 mi
Kilometers
306.8 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.11 mi
Kilometers
354.24 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Sat, May 30, 10:04 PM EDT
Return by in Lake Butler
Sun, May 31, 1:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Butler
2026-05-30T18:35
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Sat, May 30, 10:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Butler
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Florida Ridge
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Lake Butler
109.9 mi
01h 44m
To Pembroke Pines
110.2 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph WNW
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Butler and Pembroke Pines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Butler and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    542 ft · 45 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pine Street

    630 ft · 29 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1705 ft · 1 min · 2nd Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1331 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    23 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    124 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward 6th Avenue

    47 m · 5 sec · 6th Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto 6th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · 6th Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Conroy Windermere Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Conroy Windermere Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Conroy Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Conroy Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kirkman Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Kirkman Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 4 East: Orlando

    2530 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami, Ocala

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    640 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami

    2743 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    208.6 mi · 3 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  21. 21

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Butler and Pembroke Pines.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
209 mi · 95%
Conroy Windermere Road
2.16 mi · 1%
Kirkman Road
1.7 mi · 1%
6th Avenue
1.52 mi · 1%
I 4 East
1.34 mi · 1%
Conroy Road
0.99 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

209 mi · 03h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
190.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florida Ridge
01h 44m from Lake Butler
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Butler and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Butler to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 220.1 miles (354.2 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Florida Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from Lake Butler and 110.2 miles from Pembroke Pines.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 190.6 miles (306.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.23 one way or $64.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Butler and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Florida Ridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Florida Ridge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Florida Ridge.

RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

102 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

104 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Butler and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 190.64 mi (306.8 km).

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#1 Lake Butler

City in Union County, Florida, United States

Population15,400
Coordinates28.5016700, -81.5409100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: (-81.541399, 28.50069)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.77 gal
29.4 L · about $32.23
Round trip
$64.46
15.54 gal · 58.8 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.1 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $32.23 $64.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $35.71 $71.42
Premium $4.90 $38.04 $76.08
Diesel $4.35 $33.80 $67.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Butler and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 18:35:26.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.