How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Lakes by the Bay, FL?
The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Lakes by the Bay, FL is about 41 miles (66 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
A city in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and Lakes by the Bay.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Lakes by the Bay.
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Start on Southwest 8th Street
36 m · 6 sec · Southwest 8th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 68th Boulevard
2133 ft · 2 min · Southwest 68th Boulevard
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Turn right onto Southwest 15th Street
908 ft · 45 sec · Southwest 15th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 69th Avenue
767 ft · 36 sec · Southwest 69th Avenue
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Turn right onto Pembroke Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Pembroke Road
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Turn left onto South University Drive
1.4 mi · 3 min · South University Drive
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Take the ramp right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
828 ft · 20 sec
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Continue straight
1074 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
33.5 mi · 39 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Southwest 216th Street
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Southwest 216th Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Southwest 216th Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Southwest 97th Avenue
61 m · 6 sec · Southwest 97th Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Southwest 97th Avenue
1284 ft · 37 sec · Southwest 97th Avenue
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Continue on Southwest 212th Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Southwest 212th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 85th Avenue
849 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 85th Avenue
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Turn right onto Southwest 210th Street
57 m · 12 sec · Southwest 210th Street
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Continue on Southwest 210th Street
81 m · 12 sec · Southwest 210th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 210th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and Lakes by the Bay.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
33.5 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Pembroke Pines and Mostly Sunny near Lakes by the Bay.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Lakes by the Bay?
The road trip is about 41 miles (66 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Doral is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Pembroke Pines and 20.4 miles from Lakes by the Bay.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.01 one way or $12.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pembroke Pines and Mostly Sunny near Lakes by the Bay.
Stop Ideas Near Doral
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Basketball Court
City of Miramar
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Doral.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Lakes by the Bay. Straight-line distance: 30.43 mi (48.97 km).
#1 Pembroke Pines
The fifth most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 174,414 |
| Coordinates | 26.0031500, -80.2239400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lakes by the Bay
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 11,422 |
| Coordinates | 25.5723300, -80.3253300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lakes by the Bay (-80.32533, 25.57233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $6.01 | $12.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.66 | $13.33 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $6.31 | $12.61 |
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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