Origin
Kendale Lakes, FL
Morning in Kendale Lakes on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kendale Lakes, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
31.2 mi
50 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kendale Lakes, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
Kendale Lakes to Pembroke Pines is 31.2 miles and takes about 42 minutes via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, short hop within South Florida, connecting two areas in the state. The majority of this drive is on well-maintained highways, making it an efficient way to travel between these points. Given its brevity, this trip is ideal for a quick transfer or an easy day trip, with no need for overnight stays. You’ll primarily be on the Turnpike system for this journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike | 23.5 mi | 25m |
| Florida's Turnpike | 2 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 127th Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southwest 42nd Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Southwest 64th Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 56th Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 40th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
— 23.5 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kendale Lakes, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 130th Place
29 ft
·
4 sec
·
Southwest 130th Place
2
Turn right onto Southwest 131st Path
202 ft
·
10 sec
·
Southwest 131st Path
3
Turn right onto Southwest 64th Terrace
132 ft
·
7 sec
·
Southwest 64th Terrace
4
Turn right onto Southwest 132nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Southwest 132nd Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto Southwest 62nd Street
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Southwest 62nd Street
6
Turn right onto Southwest 133rd Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Southwest 133rd Avenue
7
Turn right onto Southwest 59th Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Southwest 59th Street
8
Turn left onto Southwest 132nd Avenue
500 ft
·
22 sec
·
Southwest 132nd Avenue
9
Turn right onto Southwest 56th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 56th Street
10
Turn left onto Southwest 127th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southwest 127th Avenue
11
Turn right onto Southwest 42nd Street
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Southwest 42nd Street
Use the right lane.
12
Continue on Southwest 40th Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest 40th Street
13
Turn left onto Southwest 117th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Southwest 117th Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 49
Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boulevard
Use the slight right lane.
19
At end of road, turn left onto SR 820
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
Use the left lane.
20
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
22
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 30.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Southwest 42nd Street
Turn right onto Southwest 42nd Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3.6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North
8
26.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward Orlando, Florida's Turnpike Toll North
8
29.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49
Toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boule...
6
30.4 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
Southwest 64th Way
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.93 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $5.40 | $10.80 |
| premium | $4.72 | $5.80 | $11.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.89 | $13.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.55
Homestead Extension
(23.5 mi)
$1.41
Florida's Turnpike
(2 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Morning in Pembroke Pines on Tuesday
Local time
7:48 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
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
42m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with an 82% highway share. You'll experience a fairly consistent driving pace for most of the 42 minutes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.5 miles on the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike, offering a smooth, continuous journey for a significant portion of the trip. Expect mostly limited-access highway driving, which means fewer traffic lights and consistent speeds, making for a predictable commute. The character is that of a functional transit corridor rather than a scenic exploration.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.5 mi on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and Florida's Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near Southwest 42nd Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 31.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (Southwest 42nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Kendale Lakes, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll North and Orlando.
Florida's Turnpike Toll North
3.6 mi in
|
~8m
Orlando
26.6 mi in
|
~34m
|
via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
About the Cities
Arriving in Pembroke Pines, FL
Full guide →Founded 1956
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 42m. Total distance: 31.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 23.5 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.55 in tolls one way, starting with Homestead Extension. 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.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (Southwest 42nd Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.6 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Biscayne National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pembroke Pines, FL before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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