How far is Lake Forest, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Forest, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.1 miles (5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census designated place
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Forest and Pembroke Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Forest and Pembroke Pines.
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Start on Southwest 40th Avenue
2486 ft · 1 min · Southwest 40th Avenue
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Turn left onto West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
985 ft · 25 sec · West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
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Turn right onto South State Road 7
1.2 km · 1 min · South State Road 7
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Turn left onto Pembroke Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Pembroke Road
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Turn right onto Southwest 69th Avenue
767 ft · 36 sec · Southwest 69th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 15th Street
908 ft · 45 sec · Southwest 15th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 68th Boulevard
2133 ft · 2 min · Southwest 68th Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 8th Street
36 m · 5 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 Forest and Pembroke Pines.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
Turn left onto West Hallandale Beach Boulevard
1.28 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Lake Forest 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 Forest to Pembroke Pines?
The road trip is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and usually takes 00h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Carver Ranches is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Lake Forest and 2.3 miles from Pembroke Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.1 miles (5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.61 one way or $1.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lake Forest and Sunny near Pembroke Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Carver Ranches
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Aventura Mall
Miami Beach Parking Garage
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carver Ranches.
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Miami Intermodal Center
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Forest and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 3.09 mi (4.97 km).
#1 Lake Forest
Lake Forest is a place in Florida, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 25.9775900, -80.1831000 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.83 | $0.61 | $1.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $0.69 | $1.38 |
| Premium | $4.66 | $0.75 | $1.49 |
| Diesel | $5.94 | $0.95 | $1.90 |
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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