How far is Lake Panasoffkee, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?
The driving distance from Lake Panasoffkee, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 222.1 miles (357.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.
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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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Panasoffkee and Pembroke Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Panasoffkee and Pembroke Pines.
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Start on the route
1011 ft · 1 min
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Continue on County Road 527 North
1350 ft · 1 min · County Road 527 North
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Turn left
2.3 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
2936 ft · 58 sec
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
57 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1436 ft · 29 sec · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
60 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
3251 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
59 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1.3 km · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
57 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
47 m · 3 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
1.1 km · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Central Parkway
59 m · 4 sec · Central Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto Central Parkway
2044 ft · 41 sec · Central Parkway
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Turn right onto McNeill Drive
526 ft · 12 sec · McNeill Drive
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Continue on McNeill Drive
1.1 mi · 2 min · McNeill Drive
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Continue straight
594 ft · 12 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike South
1 km · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
245.5 mi · 4 hr 26 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 Panasoffkee 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
245 mi · 04h 26m
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.
Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Lake Panasoffkee 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 Panasoffkee to Pembroke Pines?
The road trip is about 258.7 miles (416.3 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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 129.5 miles from Lake Panasoffkee and 129.2 miles from Pembroke Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 222.1 miles (357.5 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 9:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.87 one way or $75.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Lake Panasoffkee and Sunny 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 Panasoffkee and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 222.13 mi (357.49 km).
#1 Lake Panasoffkee
Census-designated place in Sumter County, Florida
| Population | 3,551 |
| Coordinates | 28.7558200, -82.0948100 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 416 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 13m |
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 | $37.87 | $75.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $41.96 | $83.92 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $44.70 | $89.40 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $39.72 | $79.43 |
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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