How far is Big Pine Key, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Big Pine Key, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
148.42 mi
02h 54m
Flight
116.04 mi
186.75 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.04 mi
Kilometers
186.75 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.42 mi
Kilometers
238.86 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Thu, May 7, 1:37 AM EDT
Return by in Big Pine Key
Thu, May 7, 4:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Big Pine Key
2026-05-06T22:42
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Thu, May 7, 1:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Big Pine Key
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Key Largo
FL

Census designated place in Florida, United States

From Big Pine Key
74.1 mi
01h 27m
To Pembroke Pines
74.3 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE
Destination
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Big Pine Key and Pembroke Pines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Big Pine Key and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on Overseas Highway

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Overseas Highway

  2. 2

    Continue on New Seven Mile Bridge

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 46 min · New Seven Mile Bridge

  3. 3

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    19.4 mi · 27 min · Dixie Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Orlando, Florida's Turnpike North

    1785 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    13.2 mi · 16 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 30 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

    1 mi · 1 min · Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    2 mi · 2 min · Florida's Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820: Hollywood Boulevard, Pines Boulevard

    2921 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1461 ft · 54 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  14. 14

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Big Pine Key and Pembroke Pines.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Seven Mile Bridge
68.1 mi · 46%
Homestead Extension of Florida's Turnpike
47.4 mi · 32%
Dixie Highway
19.4 mi · 13%
Overseas Highway
9.31 mi · 6%
Florida's Turnpike
1.95 mi · 1%
SR 820
0.55 mi
Longest Stretch

New Seven Mile Bridge

Continue on New Seven Mile Bridge

68.1 mi · 01h 46m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Key Largo
01h 27m from Big Pine Key
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Big Pine Key and Mostly Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Big Pine Key to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 148.4 miles (238.9 km) and usually takes 02h 54m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Key Largo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Big Pine Key and 74.3 miles from Pembroke Pines.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.74 one way or $43.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Big Pine Key and Mostly Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Key Largo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Key Largo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Key Largo.

RAIL

Miami Intermodal Center

87 mi away
8303 NW 37th Ave
RAIL

Hollywood

106 mi away
3001 Hollywood Blvd
RAIL

Fort Lauderdale

118 mi away
200 S.W. 21 Terrace

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Big Pine Key and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 116.04 mi (186.75 km).

Big Pine Key

#1 Big Pine Key

Census designated place

Population4,252
Coordinates24.6698700, -81.3539700
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: US 1 (-81.353976, 24.669584)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.24 gal
19.83 L · about $21.74
Round trip
$43.47
10.48 gal · 39.66 L
Estimated CO2
46.6 kg one way
Round trip: 93.1 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $21.74 $43.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.08 $48.17
Premium $4.90 $25.66 $51.31
Diesel $4.35 $22.79 $45.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Florida · May 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Big Pine Key and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 22:42:19.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.