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

The driving distance from Cocoa, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 188.3 miles (303 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 36m 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
188.25 mi
02h 48m
Flight
167.7 mi
269.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.7 mi
Kilometers
269.88 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.25 mi
Kilometers
302.96 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Wed, May 6, 5:17 PM EDT
Return by in Cocoa
Wed, May 6, 8:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cocoa
2026-05-06T14:29
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Wed, May 6, 5:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cocoa
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
North River Shores
FL

Census-designated place in Martin County, Florida

From Cocoa
89.5 mi
01h 24m
To Pembroke Pines
98.7 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 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 Cocoa and Pembroke Pines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Manor Drive

    3 m · 6 sec · Manor Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left

    14 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bedford Place

    551 ft · 24 sec · Bedford Place

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Cocoa Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Cocoa Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Dixon Boulevard

    2052 ft · 45 sec · Dixon Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Fiske Boulevard North

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Fiske Boulevard North

  7. 7

    Continue on South Fiske Boulevard

    4.6 mi · 9 min · South Fiske Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 95 South: Miami

    2123 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    65.9 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Miami, Florida's Turnpike South

    2588 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    102.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

  16. 16

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

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  19. 19

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cocoa 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
102 mi · 54%
I 95 South
66.3 mi · 35%
South Fiske Boulevard
4.59 mi · 2%
Fiske Boulevard North
1.23 mi · 1%
Okeechobee Road
0.73 mi
Cocoa Boulevard
0.65 mi
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

102 mi · 01h 53m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
167.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North River Shores
01h 24m from Cocoa
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cocoa 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 Cocoa to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 188.3 miles (303 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?

North River Shores is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Cocoa and 98.7 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 167.7 miles (269.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.54 one way or $55.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cocoa and Mostly Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near North River Shores

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around North River Shores, 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 North River Shores.

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Okeechobee

56 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

60 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Delray Beach

87 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

101 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cocoa and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 167.7 mi (269.88 km).

Cocoa

#1 Cocoa

City in Brevard County, Florida, United States

Population18,694
Coordinates28.3861200, -80.7420000
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: (-80.742032, 28.386138)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.64 gal
25.15 L · about $27.54
Round trip
$55.09
13.28 gal · 50.3 L
Estimated CO2
59 kg one way
Round trip: 118 kg / 260 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $27.54 $55.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $30.52 $61.03
Premium $4.90 $32.51 $65.02
Diesel $4.35 $28.88 $57.77

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Cocoa and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 14:29:01.

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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.