The drive from Lehigh Acres, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 122.1 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Alligator Alley, New Harvest Road, FL 82 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61 miles on Alligator Alley.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $19.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
61.1 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 21m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 122.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 31m drive with frequent turns across 122.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Alligator Alley is the longest continuous segment at about 61 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 105.8 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 122.1 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 105.8 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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105.8 mi into trip|~2h 9m 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
114.9 mi into trip|~2h 19m 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
115.4 mi into trip|~2h 20m 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
115.8 mi into trip|~2h 21m 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
7
120.7 mi into trip|~2h 27m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lehigh Acres, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Florida's Turnpike, Orlando, Miami South and Orlando North.
Fort Lauderdale
105.8 mi in|~2h 9m|via I 595
Miami
114.9 mi in|~2h 19m
Florida's Turnpike
114.9 mi in|~2h 19m
Orlando
115 mi in|~2h 19m|via SR 84
Miami South
115.4 mi in|~2h 20m
Orlando North
115.4 mi in|~2h 20m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Alligator Alley
61 mi
1h 5m
New Harvest Road
19.3 mi
23m
FL 82
12 mi
15m
Port Everglades Expressway
9 mi
10m
Florida's Turnpike
4.2 mi
4m
Homestead Road South
3.9 mi
6m
FL 29
3.1 mi
4m
Richmond Avenue North
2.6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Alligator Alley
— 61 mi, about 1h 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lehigh Acres, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL.
1
Start on Richmond Avenue North
2.6 mi·6 min·Richmond Avenue North
2
Turn right onto Sunrise Boulevard
0.4 mi·56 sec·Sunrise Boulevard
3
At end of road, turn left onto Homestead Road South
3.9 mi·6 min·Homestead Road South
4
At end of road, turn left onto FL 82
12 mi·15 min·FL 82
5
Enter roundabout onto FL 29
26 ft·0 sec·FL 29
6
Continue on FL 29
3.1 mi·4 min·FL 29
7
Turn left onto CR 29A
2.2 mi·3 min·New Market Road West
8
At end of road, turn left onto FL 29
0.8 mi·1 min·East Main Street
9
Continue on FL 29
19 mi·23 min·New Harvest Road
10
Turn left
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 South: MiamiUse the left lane.
11
Merge onto I 75
61 mi·1 hr 5 min·Alligator Alley
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
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.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 8; 9A-BToward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's TurnpikeUse the slight right lane.
14
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
15
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Exit 8Toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami South, Orlando NorthUse the straight / right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·56 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's TurnpikeUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward Miami, Florida's Turnpike South
18
Merge onto Florida's Turnpike
4.2 mi·4 min·Florida's Turnpike
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·43 sec
Exit 49BToward SR 820 West: Pines BoulevardUse the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto SR 820
0.2 mi·36 sec·Hollywood Boulevard
21
Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi·1 min·Southwest 64th Way
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on Southwest 8th Street
0.2 mi·56 sec·Southwest 8th Street
23
Arrive at destination
Southwest 8th Street
Trip Plan
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 61.1 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61 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 27 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.1 miles or 1h 21m 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 2m
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 Lehigh Acres, 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 Lehigh Acres, FL
This is one driving day of about 122.1 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Lehigh Acres, 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 Alligator Alley for about 61 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.1 mi from Lehigh Acres, FL
· 1h 21m into the drive
The midpoint is around 61.1 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Alligator Alley if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61 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.
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.
Everglades Swamp Tours - Airboat Rides Fort Lauderdale
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.44 one way
$38.87 round trip
$4.04/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$21.14
$42.28
premium
$4.72
$22.70
$45.41
diesel
$5.61
$26.96
$53.92
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
$19
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.6
0
$12.82
$5.86
Efficient EV
30.5
0
$10.68
$4.88
EV Truck/SUV
48.8
0
$17.09
$7.81
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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 15, 2026
Origin
Lehigh Acres, FL
Morning
in Lehigh Acres on Saturday
Local time
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Pembroke Pines, FL
Morning
in Pembroke Pines on Saturday
Local time
9:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
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
5 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 31m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Lehigh Acres, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL covers 122.1 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Alligator Alley, New Harvest Road, FL 82. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.1 miles from Lehigh Acres, FL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $19.44 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 122.1 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 105.8 miles (I 595 / Port Everglades Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 114.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lehigh Acres, FL and Pembroke Pines, FL, road signs point toward Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Florida's Turnpike, Orlando, Miami South and Orlando North.
