How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Three Lakes, FL?

The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Three Lakes, FL is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.34 mi
00h 44m
Flight
27.2 mi
43.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.2 mi
Kilometers
43.78 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.34 mi
Kilometers
53.66 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Three Lakes
Fri, May 29, 2:07 PM EDT
Return by in Pembroke Pines
Fri, May 29, 2:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pembroke Pines
2026-05-29T13:23
Arrive Three Lakes
Fri, May 29, 2:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pembroke Pines
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hialeah Gardens
FL

City in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

From Pembroke Pines
16.7 mi
00h 22m
To Three Lakes
16.7 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pembroke Pines and Three Lakes.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Three Lakes.

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 8th Street

    36 m · 6 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest 68th Boulevard

    2133 ft · 2 min · Southwest 68th Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southwest 15th Street

    908 ft · 45 sec · Southwest 15th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southwest 69th Avenue

    767 ft · 36 sec · Southwest 69th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Pembroke Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pembroke Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South University Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South University Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead

    828 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    1074 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    27.3 mi · 31 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Southwest 120th Street

    1993 ft · 42 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southwest 120th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Southwest 120th Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 127th Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 127th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and Three Lakes.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
27.3 mi · 82%
South University Drive
1.41 mi · 4%
Pembroke Road
1.34 mi · 4%
Southwest 120th Street
1.15 mi · 3%
Southwest 127th Avenue
1.03 mi · 3%
Southwest 68th Boulevard
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

27.3 mi · 00h 31m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hialeah Gardens
00h 22m from Pembroke Pines
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pembroke Pines and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Three Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Three Lakes?

The road trip is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Hialeah Gardens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Pembroke Pines and 16.7 miles from Three Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Pembroke Pines and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Three Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Hialeah Gardens

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hialeah Gardens and the surrounding midpoint area.
Basketball Court
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Basketball Court

Miami , FL
1745 N Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33132, United States
Rating 4.8/5 61 reviews Park
Miramar Town Center
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Miramar Town Center

Miramar , FL
2300 Civic Center Pl, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.4/5 59 reviews Shopping mall,City Hall
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Nearby stop 9.6 mi away

Juana’s Latin Sports Bar

Miramar , FL
11602 City Hall Promenade, Miramar, FL 33025
Rating 4.2/5 1,621 reviews Sports bar,Karaoke bar,Live music venue

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hialeah Gardens.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

7 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

22 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

32 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

54 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Three Lakes. Straight-line distance: 27.2 mi (43.78 km).

Pembroke Pines

#1 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Three Lakes

#2 Three Lakes

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population15,047
Coordinates25.6420500, -80.3983900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Pembroke Pines (-80.22394, 26.00315)
End: Three Lakes (-80.39839, 25.64205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.18 gal
4.45 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.79
2.36 gal · 8.9 L
Estimated CO2
10.5 kg one way
Round trip: 21 kg / 46 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.89 $9.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.42 $10.85
Premium $4.90 $5.78 $11.55
Diesel $4.35 $5.13 $10.27

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Pembroke Pines and Three Lakes. The current time is 13:23:18.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.