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

The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Crystal Lake, FL is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
217.68 mi
04h 20m
Flight
174.55 mi
280.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.55 mi
Kilometers
280.91 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
217.68 mi
Kilometers
350.32 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crystal Lake
Tue, Nov 10, 1:41 AM EST
Return by in Pembroke Pines
Tue, Nov 10, 6:01 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Pines
2026-11-09T21:21
Arrive Crystal Lake
Tue, Nov 10, 1:41 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:20 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke Pines
9:00 PM EST
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
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From Pembroke Pines
108.9 mi
02h 10m
To Crystal Lake
108.7 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 4:00 PM EST
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 4:00 PM EST
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 58 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Southwest 64th Way

    2604 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1197 ft · 31 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando

    760 ft · 19 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando

    1858 ft · 45 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    143 mi · 2 hr 37 min · Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441, FL 60: Yeehaw Junction

    1.1 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    75 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    61.6 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Van Fleet Drive

    3253 ft · 1 min · Van Fleet Drive

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    3184 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Bartow Road

    7.7 mi · 11 min · Bartow Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Combee Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Combee Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lawndale Road

    94 m · 16 sec · Lawndale Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Belair Avenue

    124 m · 18 sec · Belair Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Belair Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
143 mi · 66%
US 441
62.4 mi · 29%
Bartow Road
7.66 mi · 4%
South Combee Road
1.81 mi · 1%
Van Fleet Drive
0.62 mi
Broadway Avenue
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

143 mi · 02h 37m

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 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.2 mi
174.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
02h 10m from Pembroke Pines
Leave By
8:20 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Pembroke Pines and Sunny near Crystal Lake.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Crystal Lake?

The road trip is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.9 miles from Pembroke Pines and 108.7 miles from Crystal Lake.

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

The direct path is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:20 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.21 one way or $58.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Pembroke Pines and Sunny near Crystal Lake.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce

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

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

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Okeechobee

54 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
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West Palm Beach

86 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Sebring

110 mi away
601 East Center St
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Delray Beach

113 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Crystal Lake. Straight-line distance: 174.55 mi (280.91 km).

Pembroke Pines

#1 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
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#2 Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates28.0355800, -81.9084100
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)
End: Crystal Lake (-81.90841, 28.03558)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 350 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.68 gal
29.08 L · about $29.21
Round trip
$58.41
15.36 gal · 58.16 L
Estimated CO2
68.3 kg one way
Round trip: 136.5 kg / 301 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.80 $29.21 $58.41
Mid-grade $4.29 $32.93 $65.86
Premium $4.63 $35.58 $71.16
Diesel $5.90 $45.33 $90.65

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke Pines and Crystal Lake. The current time is 21:21:24.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.