How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Lighthouse Point, FL?
The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Lighthouse Point, FL is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Broward County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and Lighthouse Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Lighthouse Point.
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Start on Southwest 8th Street
1277 ft · 58 sec · Southwest 8th Street
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Continue on Southwest 64th Way
2604 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way
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Turn right onto Hollywood Boulevard
1197 ft · 31 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
760 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
1858 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
19 mi · 22 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 834: Sample Road
2404 ft · 59 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 834 East: Pompano Beach
90 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto West Sample Road
4.8 mi · 10 min · West Sample Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Sample Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and Lighthouse Point.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
19 mi · 00h 22m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pembroke Pines and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lighthouse Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Lighthouse Point?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lauderdale Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Pembroke Pines and 12.9 miles from Lighthouse Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.77 one way or $7.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pembroke Pines and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lighthouse Point.
Stop Ideas Near Lauderdale Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Garage
City Hall in the Mall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lauderdale Lakes.
Fort Lauderdale
Hollywood
Deerfield Beach
Delray Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Lighthouse Point. Straight-line distance: 20.65 mi (33.23 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 Lighthouse Point
City in Broward County, Florida, United States
| Population | 11,249 |
| Coordinates | 26.2756400, -80.0872700 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lighthouse Point (-80.08727, 26.27564)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.77 | $7.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.18 | $8.36 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
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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