How far is Lake City, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?
The driving distance from Lake City, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 361.1 miles (581.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 324.5 miles (522.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 53m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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A city in Osceola County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake City and Pembroke Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake City and Pembroke Pines.
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Start on the route
12 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Northwest Main Boulevard
106 m · 14 sec · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Continue on Northwest Main Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Northwest Main Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Southwest State Road 47
3.8 mi · 6 min · Southwest State Road 47
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Turn left onto I 75 South: Tampa
1165 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left
95.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
258 mi · 4 hr 40 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 Lake City and Pembroke Pines.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
258 mi · 04h 40m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake City and Partly Sunny then 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 City to Pembroke Pines?
The road trip is about 361.1 miles (581.2 km) and usually takes 05h 26m 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?
Saint Cloud is a useful midpoint, sitting about 180.4 miles from Lake City and 180.8 miles from Pembroke Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 324.5 miles (522.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 6:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $52.85 one way or $105.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 113.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake City and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Saint Cloud
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saint Cloud.
Kissimmee
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Winter Park
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake City and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 324.54 mi (522.3 km).
#1 Lake City
County seat of Columbia County, Florida, United States
| Population | 12,352 |
| Coordinates | 30.1896800, -82.6392900 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| 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: 581 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 30m |
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 | $4.15 | $52.85 | $105.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $58.55 | $117.11 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $62.38 | $124.75 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $55.42 | $110.84 |
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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