Pembroke Pines to Leisure City is 45.7 miles and takes about 58 minutes via Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and other roads, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Florida, connecting two points in the southern part of the state. Given its brief duration and minimal fuel cost, this route is ideal for a quick errand or a simple transfer between locations without needing extensive planning. You'll primarily be on major roadways, making for a straightforward drive.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
40.5 mi
46m
South University Drive
1.4 mi
2m
Pembroke Road
1.3 mi
2m
Southwest 288th Street
0.7 mi
1m
Southwest 68th Boulevard
0.4 mi
1m
Southwest 147th Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Southwest 15th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Southwest 69th Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
— 40.5 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and Leisure City, FL.
1
Start on Southwest 8th Street
119 ft·6 sec·Southwest 8th Street
2
Turn right onto Southwest 68th Boulevard
0.4 mi·1 min·Southwest 68th Boulevard
3
Turn right onto Southwest 15th Street
0.2 mi·45 sec·Southwest 15th Street
4
Turn left onto Southwest 69th Avenue
0.1 mi·36 sec·Southwest 69th Avenue
5
Turn right onto SR 824
1.3 mi·2 min·Pembroke Road
6
Turn left onto SR 817
1.4 mi·2 min·South University Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, HomesteadUse the right lane.
8
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·26 sec·this road
9
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
41 mi·46 min·Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 5Toward Southwest 288th Street, Biscayne DriveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Southwest 288th Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Southwest 288th Street
12
Turn left onto Southwest 147th Avenue
0.3 mi·50 sec·Southwest 147th Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Harding Lane
162 ft·4 sec·Harding Lane
14
Arrive at destination
Harding Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 22.8 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 45.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip|~2m in|Southwest 69th Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest 69th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
3.5 mi into trip|~8m in
Take the ramp toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Homestead
5
3.9 mi into trip|~8m in|Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge onto Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
44.4 mi into trip|~55m in
Take the exit toward Southwest 288th Street, Biscayne Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5
Toward Southwest 288th Street, Biscayne Drive
6
45.4 mi into trip|~57m in|Southwest 147th Avenue
Turn left onto Southwest 147th Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.07 one way
$14.13 round trip
$3.93/gal25.4 MPG avg16 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.30
$7.74
$15.48
premium
$4.63
$8.32
$16.65
diesel
$5.60
$10.07
$20.15
Estimated Tolls: $2.43
Homestead Extension
(40.5 mi)$2.43
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging
· 0 stops
· 69% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
13.7
0
$4.80
$2.19
Efficient EV
11.4
0
$4.00
$1.83
EV Truck/SUV
18.3
0
$6.40
$2.92
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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 Aug 31, 2026
Origin
Pembroke Pines, FL
Afternoon
in Pembroke Pines on Friday
Local time
2:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
E 3 to 8 mph66% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued August 30 at 12:25PM EDT until August 31 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Tallahassee FL
Destination
Leisure City, FL
Afternoon
in Leisure City on Friday
Local time
2:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
E 3 mph17% chanceLive forecast
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued August 30 at 12:25PM EDT until August 31 at 1:00AM 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
3 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
58m 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?
This route is predominantly highway, with 89% of the drive taking place on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 40.5 miles on the Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. After this significant highway segment, you'll transition to surface roads for the remainder of the trip. Expect a relatively continuous flow of traffic with numerous exits as you approach your destination.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.5 mi on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike and South University Drive. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Southwest 69th Avenue.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.7 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (Southwest 69th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
25 ft6 ft
Total Climb
44 ft
Total Descent
42 ft
Highest Point
25 ft
~16.3 mi in
Elevation Range
19 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pembroke Pines, FL and Leisure City, FL, road signs point toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South and Homestead.
Doable as a same-day drive at 58m. Total distance: 45.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.5 miles on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.43 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.
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 0.6 miles (Southwest 69th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles (Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Biscayne National Park and Everglades 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 Leisure City, FL before heading back.
