How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Leisure City, FL?
The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Leisure City, FL is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and Leisure City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Leisure City.
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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
40.5 mi · 47 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Southwest 288th Street, Biscayne Drive
1465 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Southwest 288th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 288th Street
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Turn left onto Southwest 147th Avenue
1628 ft · 50 sec · Southwest 147th Avenue
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Turn right onto Harding Lane
49 m · 5 sec · Harding Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harding Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and Leisure City.
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
40.5 mi · 00h 47m
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 Partly Sunny near Leisure City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Leisure City?
The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Sweetwater is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Pembroke Pines and 22.8 miles from Leisure City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.68 one way or $13.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pembroke Pines and Partly Sunny near Leisure City.
Stop Ideas Near Sweetwater
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Miami Gardens City Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sweetwater.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Leisure City. Straight-line distance: 37.34 mi (60.09 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 Leisure City
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 22,655 |
| Coordinates | 25.4953900, -80.4292200 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leisure City (-80.42922, 25.49539)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.40 | $14.80 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $7.88 | $15.77 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $7.00 | $14.01 |
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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