How far is Pembroke Pines, FL from Westwood Lake, FL?
The driving distance from Pembroke Pines, FL to Westwood Lake, FL is about 27.3 miles (44 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place 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 Westwood Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines and Westwood Lake.
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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
21.9 mi · 24 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 976: Southwest 40th Street, Bird Road
2811 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Southwest 40th Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Southwest 40th Street
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Turn right onto Southwest 112th Avenue
841 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 112th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 41st Terrace
79 m · 15 sec · Southwest 41st Terrace
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Turn right onto Southwest 111th Avenue
61 m · 14 sec · Southwest 111th Avenue
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Turn left onto Southwest 42nd Street
643 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 42nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 42nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pembroke Pines and Westwood Lake.
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.
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
21.9 mi · 00h 24m
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 leaving Pembroke Pines and Mostly Sunny near Westwood Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pembroke Pines to Westwood Lake?
The road trip is about 27.3 miles (44 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?
Palm Springs North is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Pembroke Pines and 13.7 miles from Westwood Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.1 miles (33.9 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.98 one way or $7.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pembroke Pines and Mostly Sunny near Westwood Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Palm Springs North
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Basketball Court
Miramar Town Center
Juana’s Latin Sports Bar
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palm Springs North.
Miami Intermodal Center
Hollywood
Fort Lauderdale
Deerfield Beach
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pembroke Pines and Westwood Lake. Straight-line distance: 21.06 mi (33.9 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 Westwood Lake
Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida
| Population | 11,838 |
| Coordinates | 25.7292700, -80.3728300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westwood Lake (-80.37283, 25.72927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.98 | $7.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.41 | $8.82 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $4.70 | $9.40 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $4.18 | $8.35 |
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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