Leesburg to Pembroke Pines is 251.1 miles and takes about 4h 42m via Florida's Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily travels south through Florida, mainly on the Florida's Turnpike. With a 94% highway share and a recommended single day of travel, this route is designed for efficient transit between the two locations. Expect a straightforward drive focused on covering distance, with most of the mileage concentrated on one main artery.
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
125.5 miles from Leesburg, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Florida's Turnpike
234.9 mi
4h 14m
South 14th Street
13.1 mi
18m
West Dixie Avenue
0.6 mi
1m
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
1m
South 6th Street
0.3 mi
1m
Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Hollywood Boulevard
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Florida's Turnpike
— 234.9 mi, about 4h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Leesburg, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on South 6th Street
0.3 mi·1 min·South 6th Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto FL 44
0.6 mi·1 min·West Dixie Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 27
13 mi·18 min·South 14th Street
4
Turn left
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Orlando
5
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
235 mi·4 hr 14 min·Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 49BToward SR 820 West: Pines BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi·36 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
8
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi·1 min·Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi·56 sec·Southwest 8th Street
10
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 42m drive time, leaving Leesburg in the morning is recommended to avoid late-day traffic. The route is straightforward, with only one recommended stop, allowing for flexibility in your timing. The fuel cost is estimated at $40, so ensure your tank is full before departing, as the longest stretch on Florida's Turnpike is substantial at 234.9 miles. Pay attention to the transition from the Turnpike to surface roads like South 14th Street and West Dixie Avenue as you near Pembroke Pines, as this is where exits and local traffic will increase.
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 125.5 miles from Leesburg, FL, or about 2h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 234.9 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 55 miles or 1h 6m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 125.5 miles or 2h 23m 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 50m
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 Leesburg, 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 Leesburg, FL
This is one driving day of about 251.1 miles and 4h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Leesburg, 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 234.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 7
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 250.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|FL 44 / West Dixie Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto FL 44 / West Dixie Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
14 mi into trip|~21m in
Turn left toward Florida's Turnpike South: Orlando
Navigation decision point
Toward Florida's Turnpike South: Orlando
5
14.8 mi into trip|~23m in|Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
249.7 mi into trip|~4h 38m 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
250.3 mi into trip|~4h 39m in|Southwest 64th Way
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.01 one way
$76.02 round trip
$3.85/gal25.4 MPG avg88 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.22
$41.71
$83.42
premium
$4.55
$44.98
$89.96
diesel
$4.80
$47.41
$94.82
Estimated Tolls: $16.44
Florida's Turnpike
(234.9 mi)$16.44
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
$38
Tolls
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$79–$104
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 87.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
75.3
0
$26.37
$12.05
Efficient EV
62.8
0
$21.97
$10.04
EV Truck/SUV
100.4
1
$35.15
$16.07
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Leesburg, FL
Night
in Leesburg on Monday
Local time
10:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Clear
SSE 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Night
in Pembroke Pines on Monday
Local time
10:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 5 to 13 mph19% chanceLive forecast
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
19 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 42m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 94% of the 251.1 miles on high-speed roads. You'll spend the vast majority of your time on Florida's Turnpike, where the longest stretch without a significant road change covers 234.9 miles. The transition to surface streets, primarily South 14th Street and West Dixie Avenue, will happen near your destination. Be prepared for the dense exits and transitions as you approach Pembroke Pines after extended highway cruising.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 234.9 mi on Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and South 14th Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near FL 44 / West Dixie Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 42m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (FL 44 / West Dixie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
126 ft6 ft
Total Climb
41 ft
Total Descent
132 ft
Highest Point
126 ft
~17.9 mi in
Elevation Range
120 ft
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 Leesburg, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Florida's Turnpike South: Orlando along the way.
The longest stretch is about 234.9 miles on Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $16.44 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.
Yes — we found about 14 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (FL 44 / West Dixie Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 14 miles: Navigation decision point; at 14.8 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Pembroke Pines, FL, but most travelers stay overnight.
