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Trip from Pembroke Pines, FL to Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 49m

Distance

144.9 mi

233 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min
4 AM
2h 39m ★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 12m
10 AM
2h 58m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 59m
5 PM
3h 11m
8 PM
2h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 144.9-mile drive from Pembroke Pines, FL, to Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 49 minutes. You'll primarily navigate on I 75, Port Everglades Expressway, and Florida's Turnpike, with a significant 93% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $23. Given its relatively short duration and highway-focused profile, it’s an efficient way to travel between these two points within Florida. This drive is best suited for those looking for a straightforward transit rather than a leisurely exploration.

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

72.5 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 118.5 mi 2h 7m
Port Everglades Expressway 9.1 mi 10m
Florida's Turnpike 4.9 mi 5m
Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard 2.5 mi 4m
Hancock Bridge Parkway 2.1 mi 3m
Cleveland Avenue 1.7 mi 2m
Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard 1.2 mi 2m
FL 82 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 118.5 mi, about 2h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pembroke Pines, FL and Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL.

1

Start on Southwest 8th Street

0.2 mi · 58 sec · Southwest 8th Street
2

Continue on Southwest 64th Way

0.5 mi · 1 min · Southwest 64th Way
3

Turn right onto SR 820

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
4

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando Use the right lane.
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike North, Orlando
6

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

4.9 mi · 5 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 54 Toward I 595, SR 84, US 441 Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward SR 84 West, I 595 West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 595 West Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Merge onto I 595

9.1 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 75

119 mi · 2 hr 7 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Exit 138 Toward FL 82: Fort Myers, Immokalee Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Turn left onto FL 82

0.7 mi · 1 min · FL 82
14

Continue on FL 82

1.4 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on FL 82

0.7 mi · 1 min · Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
16

Continue on FL 82

1.1 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on FL 82

0.4 mi · 1 min · Dr Martin Luther King Boulevard
Use the left lane.
18

Turn right onto Monroe Street

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Monroe Street
19

Turn left onto Main Street

320 ft · 9 sec · Main Street
20

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 41 North
21

Turn straight onto US 41

1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Avenue
22

Turn left onto Hancock Bridge Parkway

2.1 mi · 3 min · Hancock Bridge Parkway
Use the left lane.
23

Turn left onto Orange Grove Boulevard

0.6 mi · 1 min · Orange Grove Boulevard
24

Turn left onto Lakeview Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lakeview Boulevard
25

Arrive at destination

Lakeview Boulevard

Trip Plan

For this 2 hour and 49 minute drive, starting early in the morning can help you avoid some of the heavier traffic often found on Florida’s major roadways. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 118.5 miles, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the long I 75 segment, as services can be spaced out. The $23 fuel budget is a good estimate, but always factor in a buffer. Given the highway focus, ensure your vehicle is in good condition for sustained driving.

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 72.5 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 118.5 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 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 72.5 miles or 1h 22m 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 12m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Pembroke Pines, 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 Pembroke Pines, FL

This is one driving day of about 144.9 miles and 2h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Pembroke Pines, 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 118.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Collier County, Florida, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Naples, FL

72 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Weston, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Naples, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 72.5 miles from Pembroke Pines, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 118.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.9 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 144.9

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 134.6

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 134.6

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 134.6

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 134.6

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 124.2

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargeSmart Charging Station

1.3 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 144.9

Cape Coral, Florida

Hours: 7 am–8:30 pm

+18887174544

Visit website

SWTCH Charging Station

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 113.9

Bonita Springs, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18447982438

Visit website

Gulf Coast Town Center Play Ground

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 124.2

Fort Myers, Florida

Hours: 8 am–10 pm

Wonder Gardens

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 113.9

Bonita Springs, Florida

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+12399922591

Visit website

Everglades Swamp Tours - Airboat Rides Fort Lauderdale

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 31.1

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+13058490135

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Fort Lauderdale

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 10.4

Davie, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5:30 pm

+19542804359

Visit website

Volunteer Park Community Center

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 10.4

Plantation, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+19544522558

Visit website

Ingalls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

Sun-N-Fun Lagoon

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 113.9

Naples, Florida

Hours: Closed

+12392524021

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 135.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
1 mi into trip | ~3m in

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

Use the right lane. Toward Florida's Turnpike Toll, Miami, Orlando
8
6.3 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward I 595, SR 84, US 441

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 54 Toward I 595, SR 84, US 441
8
6.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward SR 84 West, I 595 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward SR 84 West, I 595 West
7
7.4 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 595 West

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 595 West
8
135.2 mi into trip | ~2h 29m in

Take the exit toward FL 82: Fort Myers, Immokalee

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 138 Toward FL 82: Fort Myers, Immokalee

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.06 one way

$46.13 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $25.09 $50.18
premium $4.72 $26.94 $53.89
diesel $5.61 $31.99 $63.98

Estimated Tolls: $0.34

Florida's Turnpike (4.9 mi) $0.34

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: 50.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 43.5 0 $15.21 $6.96
Efficient EV 36.2 0 $12.68 $5.80
EV Truck/SUV 58 0 $20.29 $9.27

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (67% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Pembroke Pines, FL

Late night in Pembroke Pines on Sunday

Local time

12:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL

Late night in Lochmoor Waterway Estates on Sunday

Local time

12:28 AM

EDT

Current temp

66°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

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

2h 49m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this trip, with 93% of your travel occurring on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 118.5 miles on I 75, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. While the route is predominantly interstate, there might be brief transitions as you merge onto or exit the main highways. The character is one of efficient transit, minimizing slower local roads for the majority of the drive.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 118.5 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 15 significant decision points across 144.9 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 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 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.

On the drive from Pembroke Pines, FL to Lochmoor Waterway Estates, FL, road signs begin pointing toward Immokalee along the way.

Immokalee

135.2 mi in | ~2h 29m

About the Cities

Starting 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 2h 49m. Total distance: 144.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 118.5 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.34 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 Lochmoor Waterway Estates, 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 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.8 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 Lochmoor Waterway Estates, 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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