How far is Lakeside, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Lakeside, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 330.8 miles (532.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 300.2 miles (483.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 11m 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
330.84 mi
05h 05m
Flight
300.27 mi
483.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
300.27 mi
Kilometers
483.23 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.84 mi
Kilometers
532.44 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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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 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Mon, May 25, 1:01 PM EDT
Return by in Lakeside
Mon, May 25, 6:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeside
2026-05-25T07:55
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Mon, May 25, 1:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:06 AM to 1:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
6:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeside
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Palm Shores
FL

Town in Brevard County, Florida, United States

From Lakeside
165.7 mi
02h 32m
To Pembroke Pines
165.2 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
89°F
Memorial Day

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lakeside and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on Harden Road

    68 m · 11 sec · Harden Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Parkside Avenue

    103 m · 20 sec · Parkside Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Moody Avenue

    928 ft · 27 sec · Moody Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Peoria Road

    1262 ft · 37 sec · Peoria Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto College Drive

    2562 ft · 54 sec · College Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Blanding Boulevard

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Blanding Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 South: Daytona Beach

    1.5 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto West Beltway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · West Beltway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on West Beltway

    4.9 mi · 6 min · West Beltway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    1.6 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    207.2 mi · 3 hr 43 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

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

    2588 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    102.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

  18. 18

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

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  21. 21

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lakeside and Pembroke Pines.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
208 mi · 63%
Florida's Turnpike
102 mi · 31%
West Beltway
10.3 mi · 3%
Blanding Boulevard
4.86 mi · 1%
I 295 South
0.9 mi
Okeechobee Road
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

207 mi · 03h 43m

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
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
300.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Shores
02h 32m from Lakeside
Leave By
6:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lakeside 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 Lakeside to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 330.8 miles (532.4 km) and usually takes 05h 05m 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?

Palm Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.7 miles from Lakeside and 165.2 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 300.2 miles (483.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 6:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.41 one way or $96.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lakeside and Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Palm Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Palm Shores, 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 Palm Shores.

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

81 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

82 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Sanford

93 mi away
600 South Persimmon Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeside and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 300.27 mi (483.23 km).

Lakeside

#1 Lakeside

Small town in Navajo County

Population30,943
Coordinates30.1299600, -81.7681500
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Harden Road (-81.76824, 30.13024)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 532 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.67 gal
44.19 L · about $48.41
Round trip
$96.81
23.34 gal · 88.38 L
Estimated CO2
103.7 kg one way
Round trip: 207.4 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $48.41 $96.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $53.64 $107.27
Premium $4.90 $57.14 $114.27
Diesel $4.35 $50.76 $101.53

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeside and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 07:55:16.

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.