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Trip from Lake Panasoffkee, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 51m

Distance

258.6 mi

416 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Fair

4 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 38m ★
6 AM
4h 52m
8 AM
5h 19m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 3m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 44m

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

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Downtown Lake Panasoffkee, FL, FL

Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Jose Valverde

Trip Overview

The drive from Lake Panasoffkee, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 258.6 miles and takes about 4h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Florida's Turnpike, CR 470, Central Parkway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 245.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.16 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

129.3 miles from Lake Panasoffkee, FL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 51m. Total distance: 258.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (99%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 51m highway drive covering 258.6 miles, with most of the trip on Florida's Turnpike and CR 470. The longest continuous stretch is about 245.5 miles on Florida's Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Florida's Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 245.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Florida's Turnpike and CR 470. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near US 301; CR 470.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 51m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (US 301; CR 470): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (CR 470): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (CR 470 / Central Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
2.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 301; CR 470

At end of road, turn left onto US 301; CR 470

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
3.3 mi into trip | ~7m in | CR 470

Turn right onto CR 470

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
6.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | CR 470 / Central Parkway

Enter roundabout onto CR 470 / Central Parkway

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

7
257.2 mi into trip | ~4h 47m 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
257.8 mi into trip | ~4h 49m in | Southwest 64th Way

Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Florida's Turnpike 245.5 mi 4h 26m
CR 470 5 mi 8m
Central Parkway 4 mi 6m
McNeill Drive 1.2 mi 2m
US 301 0.6 mi <1m
Southwest 64th Way 0.5 mi 1m
County Road 527 North 0.3 mi 1m
Southwest 8th Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Florida's Turnpike — 245.5 mi, about 4h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Panasoffkee, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.

1

Start on this road

0.2 mi · 1 min · this road
2

Continue on County Road 527 North

0.3 mi · 1 min · County Road 527 North
3

Turn left onto CR 470

2.3 mi · 3 min · CR 470
4

At end of road, turn left onto US 301; CR 470

0.6 mi · 57 sec · US 301; CR 470
Use the straight lane.
5

Turn right onto CR 470

2.5 mi · 4 min · CR 470
Use the right lane.
6

Enter roundabout onto CR 470

188 ft · 4 sec · Central Parkway
7

Continue on CR 470

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Central Parkway
8

Enter roundabout onto CR 470

197 ft · 4 sec · Central Parkway
9

Continue on CR 470

0.6 mi · 1 min · Central Parkway
10

Enter roundabout onto CR 470

192 ft · 4 sec · Central Parkway
11

Continue on CR 470

0.8 mi · 1 min · Central Parkway
12

Enter roundabout onto CR 470

186 ft · 3 sec · Central Parkway
13

Continue on CR 470

1.0 mi · 1 min · Central Parkway
14

Enter roundabout onto Central Parkway

155 ft · 2 sec · Central Parkway
15

Continue on Central Parkway

0.7 mi · 1 min · Central Parkway
16

Enter roundabout onto Central Parkway

194 ft · 4 sec · Central Parkway
17

Continue on Central Parkway

0.4 mi · 40 sec · Central Parkway
18

Turn right onto McNeill Drive

526 ft · 11 sec · McNeill Drive
19

Continue on McNeill Drive

1.1 mi · 1 min · McNeill Drive
20

Continue on CR 470

0.1 mi · 11 sec · CR 470
21

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 57 sec
Toward Florida's Turnpike South
22

Merge onto Florida's Turnpike

245 mi · 4 hr 26 min · Florida's Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 43 sec
Exit 49B Toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard Use 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

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 129.3 miles from Lake Panasoffkee, FL, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 245.5 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 57 miles or 1h 10m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 129.3 miles or 2h 29m 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 58m

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 Lake Panasoffkee, 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 Lake Panasoffkee, FL

This is one driving day of about 258.6 miles and 4h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 miles from Lake Panasoffkee, 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 245.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 129.3 mi from Lake Panasoffkee, FL · 2h 29m into the drive

Downtown Palm Bay, FL, FL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palm Bay, FL

129 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

Orlando, FL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 57 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palm Bay, FL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 129.3 miles from Lake Panasoffkee, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Florida's Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 245.5 miles.

Arriving in Pembroke Pines, FL

The final approach into Pembroke Pines, FL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Pembroke Pines, FL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Top Coffee Stop

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Oakland, Florida

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 36.9

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+14079060330

Visit website

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Winter Garden, Florida

1.8 mi

Prairie House Coffee Co

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 36.9

Oakland, Florida

Hours: 7:30 am–5 pm

+14079060330

Visit website

Piccolo Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 36.9

Winter Garden, Florida

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

Visit website

Jabal Coffee House

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 55.4

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+14079894499

Visit website

Sprout & Bean | Play Café | Coffee Shop and Indoor Playground | Winter Garden

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 36.9

Winter Garden, Florida

+13522052589

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 36.9

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 36.9

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Pilot Flying J Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 110.8

Okeechobee, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ABB Charging Station

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 36.9

Clermont, Florida

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Escape Room PSL

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 166.2

Port St. Lucie, Florida

Hours: 4–10:30 pm

+17726266655

Visit website

White Gator Swamp

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 55.4

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+14078555496

Visit website

Crayola Experience Orlando

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 55.4

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 10 am–6 pm

+14077571700

Visit website

Discovery Cove

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour Very expen mile 55.4

Orlando, Florida

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14075134600

Visit website

Ingalls Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 258.6

Hallandale Beach, Florida

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+19544571452

Visit website

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.16 one way

$82.32 round trip

$4.04/gal 25.4 MPG avg 91 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $44.78 $89.55
premium $4.72 $48.09 $96.17
diesel $5.61 $57.10 $114.19

Estimated Tolls: $17.18

Florida's Turnpike (245.5 mi) $17.18

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

$41

Tolls

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 90.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 77.6 0 $27.15 $12.41
Efficient EV 64.7 0 $22.63 $10.34
EV Truck/SUV 103.4 1 $36.20 $16.55

Gas CO2

90 kg

EV CO2

30 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 Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Lake Panasoffkee, FL

Morning in Lake Panasoffkee on Saturday

Local time

7:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pembroke Pines, FL

Morning in Pembroke Pines on Saturday

Local time

7:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Mostly Cloudy

E 10 to 14 mph 14% chance Live 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

12 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 51m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lake Panasoffkee, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 258.6 miles and takes about 4h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Florida's Turnpike, CR 470, Central Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 129.3 miles from Lake Panasoffkee, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 51m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (US 301; CR 470): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (CR 470): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles (CR 470 / Central Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

The route from Lake Panasoffkee, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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