How far is Sky Lake, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Sky Lake, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
209.34 mi
03h 12m
Flight
184.11 mi
296.29 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.11 mi
Kilometers
296.29 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
209.34 mi
Kilometers
336.9 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM EDT
Return by in Sky Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 12:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sky Lake
2026-04-19T05:47
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sky Lake
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From Sky Lake
104.6 mi
01h 36m
To Pembroke Pines
104.8 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
88°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Sky Lake and Pembroke Pines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Sky Lake and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on Brockbank Drive

    724 ft · 32 sec · Brockbank Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Evangeline Avenue

    1216 ft · 55 sec · Evangeline Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Skyview Drive

    1044 ft · 31 sec · Skyview Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Orange Blossom Trail

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Orange Blossom Trail

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward Oсala, Miami, Florida’s Turnpike Toll

    3173 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    204 mi · 3 hr 42 min · Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  11. 11

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sky Lake and Pembroke Pines.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
204 mi · 97%
South Orange Blossom Trail
1.44 mi · 1%
Miami
0.74 mi
Oсala
0.6 mi
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
SR 820 West
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

204 mi · 03h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.2 mi
184.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
01h 36m from Sky Lake
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sky Lake and Partly Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sky Lake to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 209.3 miles (336.9 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.6 miles from Sky Lake and 104.8 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 184.1 miles (296.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.65 one way or $61.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sky Lake and Partly Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Pierce, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Pierce.

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Okeechobee

54 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

86 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

110 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Delray Beach

113 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sky Lake and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 184.11 mi (296.29 km).

Sky Lake

#1 Sky Lake

Census-designated place in Orange County, Florida

Population6,153
Coordinates28.4572300, -81.3914600
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Brockbank Drive (-81.391621, 28.457265)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 337 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.39 gal
27.96 L · about $30.65
Round trip
$61.31
14.78 gal · 55.92 L
Estimated CO2
65.7 kg one way
Round trip: 131.3 kg / 289 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $30.65 $61.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $33.96 $67.93
Premium $4.90 $36.18 $72.36
Diesel $4.35 $32.15 $64.29

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sky Lake and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 05:47:03.

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.