How far is Brandon, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Brandon, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 257.9 miles (415.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
257.96 mi
03h 40m
Flight
184.35 mi
296.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.35 mi
Kilometers
296.69 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
257.96 mi
Kilometers
415.14 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Sun, May 3, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in Brandon
Sun, May 3, 5:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brandon
2026-05-02T22:39
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Sun, May 3, 2:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brandon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
West Vero Corridor
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Brandon
117.7 mi
01h 50m
To Pembroke Pines
140.2 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 16 mph SW
Destination
93°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brandon and Pembroke Pines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brandon and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on West Brandon Boulevard

    684 ft · 12 sec · West Brandon Boulevard

  2. 2

    Take the exit left

    53 m · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto West Brandon Boulevard

    19.8 mi · 26 min · West Brandon Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Canal Street

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Canal Street

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Flamingo Drive

    2449 ft · 51 sec · Flamingo Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit left

    784 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    90 m · 7 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South: Miami

    926 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    142.7 mi · 2 hr 36 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brandon and Pembroke Pines.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
143 mi · 55%
Flamingo Drive
51.3 mi · 20%
West Brandon Boulevard
20 mi · 8%
Canal Street
7.92 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.68 mi · 1%
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

143 mi · 02h 36m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.5 mi
184.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Vero Corridor
01h 50m from Brandon
Leave By
9:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brandon 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 Brandon to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 257.9 miles (415.1 km) and usually takes 03h 40m in normal driving conditions.

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

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

West Vero Corridor is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.7 miles from Brandon and 140.2 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 184.4 miles (296.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.75 one way or $75.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 80.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brandon and Mostly Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near West Vero Corridor

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Vero Corridor, 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 West Vero Corridor.

RAIL

Okeechobee

55 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

95 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

West Palm Beach

111 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Kissimmee

116 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brandon and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 184.35 mi (296.69 km).

Brandon

#1 Brandon

The most populous city in Hillsborough County, Florida.

Population48,859
Coordinates27.9378000, -82.2859200
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: FL 60 (-82.28592, 27.937761)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 415 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.1 gal
34.46 L · about $37.75
Round trip
$75.49
18.2 gal · 68.92 L
Estimated CO2
80.9 kg one way
Round trip: 161.7 kg / 356 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $37.75 $75.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $41.82 $83.65
Premium $4.90 $44.55 $89.11
Diesel $4.35 $39.58 $79.17

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Brandon and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 22:39:00.

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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.