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
13.7 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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
Pembroke Pines to Lauderdale Lakes is 13.7 miles and takes about 22 minutes via Florida's Turnpike and State Road 7, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Florida, connecting two familiar communities. It's a straightforward drive, primarily utilizing major roadways to get you between points efficiently. Consider this for a quick errand or a simple connector between destinations in the South Florida region.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida's Turnpike | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| State Road 7 | 2 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and Lauderdale Lakes, FL.
Start on Southwest 8th Street
Continue on Southwest 64th Way
Turn right onto SR 820
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit
Turn straight onto SR 838
Turn slight right
Keep slight right at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto US 441
Turn left onto SR 816
Turn right onto Northwest 43rd Avenue
Turn left onto Northwest 32nd Street
Turn right onto Northwest 43rd Terrace
Continue on Northwest 32nd Court
Turn right onto Northwest 44th Terrace
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 838 East: Sunrise Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Regular Gas
$2.18 one way
$4.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| premium | $4.72 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.60
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 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.92 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Pembroke Pines on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Lauderdale Lakes on Sunday
Local time
6:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is mostly highway, with 62% of the drive on limited-access roads like Florida's Turnpike. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of highway at 8.5 miles on the Turnpike. Expect frequent exits and merging traffic as you navigate this urban corridor. The transition from highway to surface streets occurs as you approach your destination.
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 around 1 miles in.
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 13.7 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: at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.5 miles (Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pembroke Pines, FL and Lauderdale Lakes, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando and Florida's Turnpike North.
Florida's Turnpike Toll
Miami
Orlando
Florida's Turnpike North
Broward County is in the Greater Miami region of Florida.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13.7 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 (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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