How far is Lake Mary, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Mary, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 235.2 miles (378.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 17m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 38m.
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.
Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Mary and Pembroke Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Mary and Pembroke Pines.
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Start on Palmetto Street
54 m · 8 sec · Palmetto Street
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Continue on Palmetto Street
735 ft · 34 sec · Palmetto Street
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Turn left onto West Lake Mary Boulevard
1.9 mi · 3 min · West Lake Mary Boulevard
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Continue on East Lake Mary Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Lake Mary Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward Orlando
1216 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on FL 417 Toll South
1722 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Seminole Expressway
11.1 mi · 12 min · Seminole Expressway
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Continue on Central Florida GreeneWay
11.3 mi · 12 min · Central Florida GreeneWay
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa
2445 ft · 60 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway
25.3 mi · 27 min · Beachline Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
75.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce
2396 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee
150 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road
2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road
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Take the ramp left
1090 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
2588 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
102.2 mi · 1 hr 53 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 Mary 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
102 mi · 01h 53m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lake Mary and Mostly Cloudy near Pembroke Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Mary to Pembroke Pines?
The road trip is about 235.2 miles (378.5 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?
West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.5 miles from Lake Mary and 117.7 miles from Pembroke Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 201.9 miles (324.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 9:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.43 one way or $68.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lake Mary and Mostly Cloudy near Pembroke Pines.
Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor
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 West Vero Corridor.
Okeechobee
Sebring
West Palm Beach
Kissimmee
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Mary and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 201.88 mi (324.9 km).
#1 Lake Mary
City in Seminole County, Florida, United States
| Population | 17,486 |
| Coordinates | 28.7588800, -81.3178400 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| 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: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
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 | $34.43 | $68.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $38.15 | $76.29 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $40.64 | $81.27 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $36.11 | $72.21 |
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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