How far is Citrus Hills, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?
The driving distance from Citrus Hills, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 284.9 miles (458.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 241 miles (387.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Indian River County, Florida, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Citrus Hills and Pembroke Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Citrus Hills and Pembroke Pines.
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Start on East Glassboro Court
1695 ft · 1 min · East Glassboro Court
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Citrus Hills Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · North Citrus Hills Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Reehill Street
2226 ft · 1 min · East Reehill Street
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Continue on North Kensington Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Kensington Avenue
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Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway
4.4 mi · 7 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Gulf to Lake Highway
15 mi · 20 min · Gulf to Lake Highway
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Take the ramp slight right
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
2925 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
257.6 mi · 4 hr 39 min · Florida's Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 820 West: Pines Boulevard
2178 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard
1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard
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Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way
2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way
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Continue on Southwest 8th Street
1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Citrus Hills and Pembroke Pines.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Florida's Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
258 mi · 04h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Citrus Hills and Sunny near Pembroke Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Citrus Hills to Pembroke Pines?
The road trip is about 284.9 miles (458.5 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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 142.3 miles from Citrus Hills and 142.6 miles from Pembroke Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 241 miles (387.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 8:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.69 one way or $83.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Citrus Hills and Sunny near Pembroke Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Fellsmere
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fellsmere.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Citrus Hills and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 240.98 mi (387.82 km).
#1 Citrus Hills
Census designated place
| Population | 7,470 |
| Coordinates | 28.8883100, -82.4326000 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pembroke Pines
The fifth most populous city in Florida.
| Population | 174,414 |
| Coordinates | 26.0031500, -80.2239400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 459 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.15 | $41.69 | $83.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $46.19 | $92.38 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $49.20 | $98.41 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $43.72 | $87.44 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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