How far is Lake Clarke Shores, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Lake Clarke Shores, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.74 mi
00h 52m
Flight
45.31 mi
72.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.31 mi
Kilometers
72.92 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.74 mi
Kilometers
83.27 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Sat, Apr 18, 9:22 PM EDT
Return by in Lake Clarke Shores
Sat, Apr 18, 10:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Clarke Shores
2026-04-18T20:29
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Sat, Apr 18, 9:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Clarke Shores
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Deerfield Beach
FL

A city in Broward County, Florida.

From Lake Clarke Shores
25.6 mi
00h 26m
To Pembroke Pines
26.1 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph E
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Lake Drive

    3160 ft · 2 min · West Lake Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Forest Hill Boulevard

    1504 ft · 39 sec · Forest Hill Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2174 ft · 53 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    17 mi · 20 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    12.6 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 814: Atlantic Boulevard

    991 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 814 West: Atlantic Boulevard

    1521 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto West Atlantic Boulevard

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Atlantic Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Miami

    1763 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    15.3 mi · 18 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Clarke Shores 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
30 mi · 58%
Florida's Turnpike
15.3 mi · 30%
West Atlantic Boulevard
2.69 mi · 5%
West Lake Drive
0.6 mi · 1%
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi · 1%
SR 820 West
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

17 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
45.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Deerfield Beach
00h 26m from Lake Clarke Shores
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lake Clarke Shores and Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Deerfield Beach is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.6 miles from Lake Clarke Shores and 26.1 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 45.3 miles (72.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.59 one way or $15.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Clarke Shores and Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Deerfield Beach

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Deerfield Beach and the surrounding midpoint area.
City of Deerfield Beach
Scenic stop 1.2 mi away

City of Deerfield Beach

Deerfield Beach , FL
150 NE 2nd Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Rating 3.0/5 16 reviews City Hall,City government office,Tourist information center
City Hall in the Mall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

City Hall in the Mall

Coral Springs , FL
9239 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
Rating 4.1/5 86 reviews City Hall
Lauderhill Towne Centre Library
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Lauderhill Towne Centre Library

Lauderhill , FL
6399 W Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL 33313
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews Public library

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Deerfield Beach.

RAIL

Deerfield Beach

2 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd
RAIL

Delray Beach

15 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

23 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Hollywood

35 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Clarke Shores and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 45.31 mi (72.92 km).

Lake Clarke Shores

#1 Lake Clarke Shores

City in Palm Beach County, Florida, United States of America

Population3,619
Coordinates26.6453400, -80.0758800
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: West Lake Drive (-80.075609, 26.645355)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.91 L · about $7.59
Round trip
$15.18
3.66 gal · 13.82 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $7.59 $15.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.41 $16.82
Premium $4.90 $8.96 $17.92
Diesel $4.35 $7.96 $15.92

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Clarke Shores and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 20:29:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.