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

The driving distance from Westwood Lake, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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
28.74 mi
00h 34m
Flight
21.06 mi
33.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.06 mi
Kilometers
33.9 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.74 mi
Kilometers
46.26 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 4:55 AM EDT
Return by in Westwood Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 5:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Westwood Lake
2026-04-19T04:20
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 4:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Westwood Lake
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Palm Springs North
FL

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

From Westwood Lake
14.4 mi
00h 17m
To Pembroke Pines
14.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
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 Westwood Lake and Pembroke Pines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southwest 42nd Street

    643 ft · 32 sec · Southwest 42nd Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Southwest 111th Avenue

    61 m · 14 sec · Southwest 111th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest 41st Terrace

    79 m · 15 sec · Southwest 41st Terrace

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest 112th Avenue

    841 ft · 22 sec · Southwest 112th Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Southwest 40th Street

    2515 ft · 1 min · Southwest 40th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Southwest 117th Avenue

    986 ft · 28 sec · Southwest 117th Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North

    3246 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    22.5 mi · 25 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

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

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

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

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

    2921 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    1461 ft · 54 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
23.5 mi · 82%
Florida's Turnpike
1.95 mi · 7%
Florida's Turnpike Toll North
0.61 mi · 2%
SR 820
0.55 mi · 2%
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi · 2%
Southwest 40th Street
0.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

22.5 mi · 00h 25m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.7 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Palm Springs North
00h 17m from Westwood Lake
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Westwood 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 Westwood Lake to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 14.4 miles from Westwood Lake and 14.4 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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 7.7 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Palm Springs North

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 Palm Springs North and the surrounding midpoint area.
Aventura Mall
Food stop 14.7 mi away

Aventura Mall

Aventura , FL
19501 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL 33180, United States
Rating 4.6/5 30,777 reviews Shopping mall,Restaurant
Basketball Court
Scenic stop 14.8 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 6.3 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 6.3 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 Palm Springs North.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

12 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

19 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

26 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

48 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Westwood Lake and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 21.06 mi (33.9 km).

Westwood Lake

#1 Westwood Lake

Census-designated place in Miami-Dade County, Florida

Population11,838
Coordinates25.7292700, -80.3728300
Altitude1
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 42nd Street (-80.372831, 25.729304)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.84 L · about $4.19
Round trip
$8.38
2.02 gal · 7.68 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $4.19 $8.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.64 $9.28
Premium $4.90 $4.94 $9.89
Diesel $4.35 $4.39 $8.79

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Westwood Lake and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 04:20:51.

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.