This 144.1-mile drive from Lochmoor Waterway Estates to Pembroke Pines is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 48 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on major arteries like I-75, Port Everglades Expressway, and Florida's Turnpike, with 94% of the route being highway driving. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, this trip is quite budget-friendly for a day excursion. It's a practical option for getting between these two Florida locations without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
72.1 miles from Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 26m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
118.3 mi
2h 6m
Port Everglades Expressway
9 mi
10m
Florida's Turnpike
4.2 mi
4m
Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
2.2 mi
3m
Hancock Bridge Parkway
2.1 mi
3m
Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.9 mi
3m
Cleveland Avenue US 41 Caloosahatchee River Bridg
0.9 mi
1m
North Cleveland Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 118.3 mi, about 2h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
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Start on Lakeview Boulevard
0.4 mi·1 min·Lakeview Boulevard
2
Turn right onto Orange Grove Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·Orange Grove Boulevard
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto Hancock Bridge Parkway
2.1 mi·3 min·Hancock Bridge Parkway
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto US 41
0.8 mi·1 min·North Cleveland Avenue
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on US 41
0.9 mi·1 min·Cleveland Avenue US 41 Caloosahatchee River Bridg
6
Turn slight right
510 ft·18 sec
Toward FL 80, FL 82: DowntownUse the right lane.
7
Continue on First Street
0.1 mi·14 sec·First Street
8
Turn right onto Monroe Street
0.2 mi·36 sec·Monroe Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto FL 82
0.6 mi·1 min·Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on FL 82
1.0 mi·1 min·Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on FL 82
0.7 mi·1 min·Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
12
Continue on FL 82
1.2 mi·1 min·Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
13
Continue on FL 82
0.6 mi·56 sec·Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Take the ramp
0.5 mi·58 sec
Toward I 75 South: Naples
15
Merge onto I 75
118 mi·2 hr 6 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595
9.0 mi·10 min·Port Everglades Expressway
Exit 19Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort LauderdaleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 8; 9A-BToward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's TurnpikeUse the slight right lane.
18
Turn straight onto SR 84
0.4 mi·37 sec·SR 84
Toward SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami
19
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 8Toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando NorthUse the straight / right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's TurnpikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
22
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
4.2 mi·4 min·Florida's Turnpike
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 49BToward SR 820 West: Pines BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi·36 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
25
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi·1 min·Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
26
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi·56 sec·Southwest 8th Street
27
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 48-minute drive, leaving in the morning is advisable to avoid potential afternoon traffic, especially as you get closer to Pembroke Pines. Since it's a single-day trip covering 144.1 miles, you won't need to plan for an overnight stay, offering flexibility. With only one recommended stop, you can easily break up the 118.3-mile stretch on I-75 if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $23, and plan your stops accordingly. A practical tip for this route is to ensure your GPS is updated, as highway configurations can sometimes change.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 72.1 miles from Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.3 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 32 miles or 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.1 miles or 1h 26m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 15m
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 Lochmoor Waterway Estates, 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 Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL
This is one driving day of about 144.1 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Lochmoor Waterway Estates, 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 I 75 for about 118.3 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 127.9 and 142.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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127.9 mi into trip|~2h 26m in|I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 19
Toward SR 869 Toll North, I 595 East: Coral Spr...
8
136.9 mi into trip|~2h 36m in
Take the exit toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike
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 8; 9A-B
Toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpi...
7
137.5 mi into trip|~2h 37m in
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando North
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 8
Toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando...
8
137.8 mi into trip|~2h 38m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike
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142.8 mi into trip|~2h 44m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.94 one way
$45.87 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg50 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$24.95
$49.90
premium
$4.72
$26.79
$53.59
diesel
$5.61
$31.82
$63.63
Estimated Tolls: $0.30
Florida's Turnpike
(4.2 mi)$0.30
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
$23
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.2
0
$15.13
$6.92
Efficient EV
36
0
$12.61
$5.76
EV Truck/SUV
57.6
0
$20.17
$9.22
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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
Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL
Morning
in Lochmoor Waterway Estates on Sunday
Local time
9:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Mostly Clear
ENE 2 to 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 7:03PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Morning
in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
9:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
72°F
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
NE 7 mph19% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 7:03PM EDT until April 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Miami FL
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued April 16 at 3:00AM EDT until April 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Melbourne FL
77°F
Naples, FL
72 mi in
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
7 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
2h 48m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience for this 144.1-mile trip, with a substantial 94% of the drive utilizing major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 118.3 miles, predominantly on I-75, meaning extended periods of consistent driving. This profile suggests a route prioritizing speed and efficiency over winding scenic byways. You'll likely find yourself on a mix of high-speed limited-access roads designed for longer-distance travel, making for a relatively smooth, albeit consistent, driving experience.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.3 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Port Everglades Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 127.9 miles in near I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 144.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 127.9 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.5 miles: 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.
Between Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Florida's Turnpike.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 144.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 118.3 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.30 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.
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 127.9 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 136.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 137.5 miles: 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.
