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

The driving distance from Three Lakes, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
35.02 mi
00h 40m
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
35.02 mi
Kilometers
56.36 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Fri, May 29, 1:08 PM EDT
Return by in Three Lakes
Fri, May 29, 1:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Three Lakes
2026-05-29T12:27
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Fri, May 29, 1:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Three Lakes
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 Three Lakes
17.5 mi
00h 20m
To Pembroke Pines
17.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Friday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph S
Destination
90°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 127th Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Southwest 127th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Southwest 120th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Southwest 120th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Florida's Turnpike Toll North

    80 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike Toll North

    1459 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight right onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boulevard

    2921 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1461 ft · 54 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  12. 12

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Three Lakes 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
13 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
29.2 mi · 83%
Florida's Turnpike
1.95 mi · 6%
Southwest 127th Avenue
1.02 mi · 3%
Southwest 120th Street
0.88 mi · 3%
SR 820
0.55 mi · 2%
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

27.1 mi · 00h 30m

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 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
27.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hialeah Gardens
00h 20m from Three Lakes
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 17.5 miles from Three Lakes and 17.5 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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 7.8 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.14 one way or $10.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 13.9 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 9.1 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 9.1 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 Three Lakes and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 27.2 mi (43.78 km).

Three Lakes

#1 Three Lakes

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population15,047
Coordinates25.6420500, -80.3983900
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Southwest 127th Avenue (-80.398833, 25.642041)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $5.14
Round trip
$10.29
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $5.14 $10.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.70 $11.40
Premium $4.90 $6.07 $12.14
Diesel $4.35 $5.39 $10.79

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 Three Lakes and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 12:27:35.

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.