Origin
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Morning in Lauderdale Lakes on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lauderdale Lakes, 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
22m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lauderdale Lakes, FL
Matt Fitz Gibaud
Trip Overview
Lauderdale Lakes to Pembroke Pines is 13.8 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive entirely within Florida. You'll be on a highway-focused path for most of the journey, making it a quick hop between these two South Florida communities. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a same-day trip with no need for overnight stays. Plan for a smooth ride with minimal fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| State Road 7 | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| West Sunrise Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 64th Way | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Southwest 8th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hollywood Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Oakland Park Boulevard | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Northwest 32nd Court | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 8.4 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lauderdale Lakes, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on Northwest 44th Terrace
36 ft
·
7 sec
·
Northwest 44th Terrace
2
Turn left onto Northwest 32nd Court
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Northwest 32nd Court
3
Turn left onto Northwest 32nd Street
261 ft
·
13 sec
·
Northwest 32nd Street
4
Turn right onto Northwest 43rd Avenue
312 ft
·
15 sec
·
Northwest 43rd Avenue
5
Turn left onto SR 816
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Oakland Park Boulevard
6
Turn right onto US 441
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
State Road 7
Use the right lane.
7
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto SR 838
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Sunrise Boulevard
9
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami
10
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
this road
Toward Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 49B
Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Hollywood Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
Southwest 8th Street
17
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Northwest 32nd Court
Turn left onto Northwest 32nd Court
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 441 / State Road 7
Turn right onto US 441 / State Road 7
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
8
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike Toll South
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
13.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Southwest 64th Way
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.20 one way
$4.39 round trip
$4.04/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.57 | $5.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.58
Florida's Turnpike
(8.4 mi)
$0.58
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$1
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy
SE 2 to 6 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
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
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m 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 route leans heavily into its highway-focused profile, with 61% of the drive utilizing major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 8.4 miles on Florida's Turnpike, which means a good portion of this trip is characterized by consistent, higher speeds. While the majority is on the highway, expect some transitions as you navigate State Road 7 and West Sunrise Boulevard. It's a drive designed for efficiency rather than scenic exploration, keeping you moving steadily towards your destination.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.4 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and State Road 7. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Northwest 32nd Court.
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 13 decision points packed into just 13.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Northwest 32nd Court): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 441 / State Road 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: 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 Lauderdale Lakes, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike: Orlando, Miami and Florida's Turnpike Toll South.
Florida's Turnpike: Orlando
3.2 mi in
|
~7m
Miami
3.2 mi in
|
~7m
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
3.4 mi in
|
~8m
About the Cities
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 22m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.58 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.
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: near the start (Northwest 32nd Court): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 441 / State Road 7): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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