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

The driving distance from Lutz, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 280.4 miles (451.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m 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
280.44 mi
04h 17m
Flight
202.41 mi
325.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
202.41 mi
Kilometers
325.75 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
280.44 mi
Kilometers
451.33 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Tue, May 5, 12:19 PM EDT
Return by in Lutz
Tue, May 5, 4:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lutz
2026-05-05T08:02
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Tue, May 5, 12:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 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
8:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lutz
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
Tice
FL

Census-designated place in Lee County, Florida

From Lutz
137.8 mi
02h 08m
To Pembroke Pines
142.6 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 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 Lutz and Pembroke Pines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    90 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on North Nebraska Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Nebraska Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Bearss Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Bearss Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Bruce B Downs Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bruce B Downs Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Fletcher Avenue

    4.1 mi · 7 min · East Fletcher Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Morris Bridge Road

    844 ft · 16 sec · Morris Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples

    1874 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    66 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  12. 12

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

    756 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

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

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

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

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

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

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    4.2 mi · 5 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 Lutz 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
248 mi · 88%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 3%
Florida's Turnpike
4.59 mi · 2%
East Fletcher Avenue
4.07 mi · 1%
East Bearss Avenue
1.84 mi · 1%
North Nebraska Avenue
1.7 mi · 1%
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
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78 mi
202.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tice
02h 08m from Lutz
Leave By
8:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lutz 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 Lutz to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 280.4 miles (451.3 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Tice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.8 miles from Lutz and 142.6 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 202.4 miles (325.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 78 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 8:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.07 one way or $82.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tice

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

7 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

44 mi away
909 King Highway
RAIL

Sebring

99 mi away
601 East Center St
BUS

Sarasota, Florida

102 mi away
1993 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lutz and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 202.41 mi (325.75 km).

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#1 Lutz

Census-designated place in Hillsborough County, Florida

Population19,344
Coordinates28.1511200, -82.4614800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: US 41 (-82.461481, 28.15112)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 451 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.9 gal
37.46 L · about $41.07
Round trip
$82.13
19.8 gal · 74.92 L
Estimated CO2
88 kg one way
Round trip: 176 kg / 388 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $41.07 $82.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.50 $91.00
Premium $4.90 $48.47 $96.94
Diesel $4.35 $43.07 $86.13

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 Lutz and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 08:02:26.

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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.