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

The driving distance from Brookridge, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 283 miles (455.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 224.4 miles (361.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 16m 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
283.01 mi
04h 38m
Flight
224.47 mi
361.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
224.47 mi
Kilometers
361.25 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
283.01 mi
Kilometers
455.46 km
Drive Time
04h 38m

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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 04h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Tue, May 12, 11:57 PM EDT
Return by in Brookridge
Wed, May 13, 4:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookridge
2026-05-12T19:19
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Tue, May 12, 11:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookridge
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
Fellsmere
FL

City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America

From Brookridge
141.1 mi
02h 19m
To Pembroke Pines
142 mi
02h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NNE
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Rialto Avenue

    56 m · 8 sec · Rialto Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Midmoor Boulevard

    861 ft · 39 sec · Midmoor Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Weatherford Avenue

    1728 ft · 1 min · Weatherford Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hampton Street

    915 ft · 47 sec · Hampton Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Country Club Drive

    3248 ft · 2 min · Country Club Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Brookridge Boulevard

    46 m · 12 sec · Brookridge Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Brookridge Central Boulevard

    1458 ft · 1 min · Brookridge Central Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Cortez Boulevard

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Cortez Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Mobley Road

    960 ft · 32 sec · Mobley Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Clinton Boulevard

    1414 ft · 41 sec · Clinton Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cortez Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Cortez Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight

    36.3 mi · 50 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2488 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 5 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike Toll South, Miami

    1233 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    2845 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    221.7 mi · 4 hr 1 min · Florida's Turnpike

  20. 20

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

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  23. 23

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookridge 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
222 mi · 78%
Cortez Boulevard
55.8 mi · 20%
Florida's Turnpike Toll South
0.77 mi
Country Club Drive
0.62 mi
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
SR 820 West
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

222 mi · 04h 01m

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
04h 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+58.6 mi
224.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fellsmere
02h 19m from Brookridge
Leave By
7:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brookridge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Brookridge to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 283 miles (455.5 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?

Fellsmere is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.1 miles from Brookridge and 142 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 224.4 miles (361.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 7:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.44 one way or $82.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brookridge and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fellsmere, 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 Fellsmere.

RAIL

Okeechobee

62 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Sebring

87 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Kissimmee

98 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

114 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookridge and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 224.47 mi (361.25 km).

Brookridge

#1 Brookridge

Census-designated place in Hernando County, Florida

Population4,420
Coordinates28.5511000, -82.4920400
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Rialto Avenue (-82.492415, 28.551098)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.99 gal
37.8 L · about $41.44
Round trip
$82.88
19.98 gal · 75.6 L
Estimated CO2
88.8 kg one way
Round trip: 177.6 kg / 392 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $41.44 $82.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $45.91 $91.83
Premium $4.90 $48.91 $97.82
Diesel $4.35 $43.46 $86.91

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookridge and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 19:19:16.

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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.