How far is Lake Sarasota, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Lake Sarasota, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 206 miles (331.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
206.03 mi
03h 04m
Flight
163.17 mi
262.59 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.17 mi
Kilometers
262.59 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.03 mi
Kilometers
331.57 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Tue, May 5, 6:20 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Sarasota
Tue, May 5, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Sarasota
2026-05-05T03:16
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Tue, May 5, 6:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Sarasota
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Golden Gate
FL

Census designated place

From Lake Sarasota
103 mi
01h 32m
To Pembroke Pines
103 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSE
Destination
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Timor Place

    139 m · 22 sec · Timor Place

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Samoa Drive

    85 m · 18 sec · Samoa Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mauna Loa Boulevard

    1949 ft · 56 sec · Mauna Loa Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bee Ridge Road

    2942 ft · 1 min · Bee Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 South: Naples

    1925 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    756 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Sarasota 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
189 mi · 92%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 4%
Florida's Turnpike
4.59 mi · 2%
Miami
0.7 mi
Bee Ridge Road
0.56 mi
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

181 mi · 03h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.8 mi
163.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Golden Gate
01h 32m from Lake Sarasota
Leave By
10:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lake Sarasota and 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 Sarasota to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 206 miles (331.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Golden Gate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Lake Sarasota and 103 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 10:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.16 one way or $60.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lake Sarasota and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Golden Gate

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Golden Gate, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Golden Gate.

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Fort Myers, Florida

58 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
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Port Charlotte, Florida

98 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Sarasota and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 163.17 mi (262.59 km).

Lake Sarasota

#1 Lake Sarasota

Census-designated place in Sarasota County, Florida

Population4,679
Coordinates27.2925500, -82.4376000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Timor Place (-82.437439, 27.292785)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.27 gal
27.52 L · about $30.16
Round trip
$60.31
14.54 gal · 55.04 L
Estimated CO2
64.6 kg one way
Round trip: 129.2 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.16 $60.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.41 $66.83
Premium $4.90 $35.59 $71.19
Diesel $4.35 $31.62 $63.25

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Sarasota and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 03:16:17.

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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.