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Trip from Eagle Lake, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h

Distance

204.9 mi

330 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Sparse

1 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 47m ★
6 AM
4h 0m
8 AM
4h 26m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 25m
8 PM
3h 53m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Polk County, Florida, United States

Eagle Lake, FL

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Trip Overview

This 204.9-mile drive from Eagle Lake, Florida, to Pembroke Pines, Florida, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can comfortably be completed in about 4 hours. With 96% of the route utilizing highways, it's designed for efficient travel. You can expect a fuel cost of approximately $33 for this trip. Given its manageable duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, eliminating the need for an overnight stay. The drive primarily takes you through the varied landscapes of Florida, making it a convenient option for Floridians looking to travel within the state.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

102.4 miles from Eagle Lake, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 142.7 mi 2h 36m
FL 60 54.8 mi 1h 10m
North Rifle Range Road 3.5 mi 5m
Eagle Lake Loop Road 1.6 mi 2m
Southwest 64th Way 0.5 mi 1m
East Eagle Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Southwest 8th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Hollywood Boulevard 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 142.7 mi, about 2h 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eagle Lake, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.

1

Start on East Eagle Avenue

0.5 mi · 51 sec · East Eagle Avenue
2

Continue on Eagle Lake Loop Road

1.6 mi · 2 min · Eagle Lake Loop Road
3

Turn right onto CR 655

3.5 mi · 5 min · North Rifle Range Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto FL 60

4.2 mi · 4 min · FL 60
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on FL 60

4.3 mi · 5 min · FL 60
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on FL 60

46 mi · 59 min · FL 60
Use the left lane.
7

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Use the left lane.
8

Continue on this road

295 ft · 7 sec · this road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

143 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Merge onto SR 820

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
13

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on Southwest 8th Street

0.2 mi · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street
15

Arrive at destination

Southwest 8th Street

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your time at your destination and potentially avoid some traffic. Since it's a relatively short trip with a long highway stretch, you might only need one planned stop. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 142.7-mile segment on Florida's Turnpike, and utilize the available service plazas. The $33 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always factor in a little extra. This route's efficiency means you have flexibility in when you leave and how you pace your journey.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 102.4 miles from Eagle Lake, FL, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 45 miles or 1h in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 102.4 miles or 2h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pembroke Pines, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Eagle Lake, FL so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Eagle Lake, FL

This is one driving day of about 204.9 miles and 4h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Eagle Lake, FL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Florida's Turnpike for about 142.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

102 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Frostproof, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Fort Pierce, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.4 miles from Eagle Lake, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 142.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Lake Wales Latte Lounge Coffee and Bookshop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Lake Wales, Florida

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.6

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+18632968827

Visit website

Lake Wales Latte Lounge Coffee and Bookshop

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 14.6

Lake Wales, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+18632968827

Visit website

Haven Coffee Roasters

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Winter Haven, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+18632519619

Visit website

Concord Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Winter Haven, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15613123974

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 58.5

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 175.6

Delray Beach, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+15614950233

Visit website

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 161

Wellington, Florida

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+15617914005

Visit website

LEGO® NINJAGO® World

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour

Winter Haven, Florida

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

Visit website

Stuart Heritage Museum

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 117.1

Stuart, Florida

Hours: 10 am–3 pm

+17722204600

Visit website

Ingalls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 204.9

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

Cypress Gardens

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Winter Haven, Florida

+18886905346

Visit website

Wreck It Ft Laudy

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 190.2

Oakland Park, Florida

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 204.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
5.6 mi into trip | ~9m in | FL 60

At end of road, turn left onto FL 60

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
60.4 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
60.6 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami
7
203.5 mi into trip | ~3h 56m in

Take the exit toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
6
204.1 mi into trip | ~3h 57m in | Southwest 64th Way

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.61 one way

$65.23 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $35.48 $70.96
premium $4.72 $38.10 $76.20
diesel $5.61 $45.24 $90.48

Estimated Tolls: $9.99

Florida's Turnpike (142.7 mi) $9.99

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$68–$93

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.5 0 $21.51 $9.84
Efficient EV 51.2 0 $17.93 $8.20
EV Truck/SUV 82 1 $28.69 $13.11

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Eagle Lake, FL

Morning in Eagle Lake on Sunday

Local time

6:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pembroke Pines, FL

Morning in Pembroke Pines on Sunday

Local time

6:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

E 13 mph 19% chance Live forecast

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Fire Weather Watch

Fire Weather Watch issued April 17 at 2:19PM EDT until April 20 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

25 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this 204.9-mile trip. Florida's Turnpike will be your main companion for a significant portion, featuring a long, uninterrupted stretch of 142.7 miles. While the majority of the drive is on high-speed roads, you'll encounter brief segments on FL 60 and North Rifle Range Road, offering slight variations in the driving experience. This route prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently, with minimal distractions from local traffic.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 142.7 mi on Florida's Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and FL 60. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near FL 60.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 204.9 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (FL 60): Lane positioning matters here; at 60.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Eagle Lake, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike South: Miami along the way.

Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

60.6 mi in | ~1h 20m

About the Cities

Starting in Eagle Lake, FL

Full guide →

Winter Haven is the second largest city in Polk County, Florida. The city was an agricultural center, but in the 1990s and 2000s, it has become a largely residential and manufacturing city. Winter Haven is home to Legoland and the "Chain of Lakes".

Arriving in Pembroke Pines, FL

Full guide →

Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h. Total distance: 204.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 142.7 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $9.99 in tolls one way, starting with Florida's Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Pembroke Pines, FL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (FL 60): Lane positioning matters here; at 60.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 4.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Pembroke Pines, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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