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

The driving distance from Cortez, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 229.9 miles (370 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
229.92 mi
03h 36m
Flight
182.6 mi
293.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
182.6 mi
Kilometers
293.87 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.92 mi
Kilometers
370.02 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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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 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Mon, Nov 9, 5:39 AM EST
Return by in Cortez
Mon, Nov 9, 9:16 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cortez
2026-11-09T02:03
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Mon, Nov 9, 5:39 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EST

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

Leave by
9:46 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cortez
9:00 PM EST
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
Bonita Springs
FL

A city in Lee County, Florida.

From Cortez
114.7 mi
01h 48m
To Pembroke Pines
115.2 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Cortez Weather
FL
Live fallback forecast
81°F
Monday
Using West Bradenton as the closest live forecast in the Manatee County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
7 mph NNE
Destination
84°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Nov 9 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cortez Road West

    7.6 mi · 14 min · Cortez Road West

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto 44th Avenue

    2207 ft · 46 sec · 44th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto 301 Boulevard East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 301 Boulevard East

  4. 4

    Continue on 15th Street East

    1259 ft · 27 sec · 15th Street East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 53rd Avenue East

    5.1 mi · 9 min · 53rd Avenue East

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South: Naples

    1.2 km · 2 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16.8 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 441: Orlando, Miami, Florida's Turnpike

    756 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto SR 84 East, I 595 East, US 441: Florida's Turnpike, North Orlando, South Miami

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

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

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

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

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  14. 14

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    4.2 mi · 5 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 Cortez 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
199 mi · 86%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 4%
Cortez Road West
7.58 mi · 3%
53rd Avenue East
5.06 mi · 2%
Florida's Turnpike
4.59 mi · 2%
301 Boulevard East
1.07 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left

181 mi · 03h 14m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.3 mi
182.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonita Springs
01h 48m from Cortez
Leave By
9:46 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Cortez 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 Cortez to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 229.9 miles (370 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Bonita Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.7 miles from Cortez and 115.2 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 182.6 miles (293.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.94 one way or $61.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bonita Springs

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

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

BUS

Fort Myers, Florida

40 mi away
6050 Plaza Drive
BUS

Port Charlotte, Florida

80 mi away
909 King Highway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cortez and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 182.6 mi (293.87 km).

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#1 Cortez

Cortez is a place in Florida, United States.

Population0
Coordinates27.4692100, -82.6862100
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: Cortez Road West (-82.68621, 27.469213)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 370 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.11 gal
30.71 L · about $30.94
Round trip
$61.88
16.22 gal · 61.42 L
Estimated CO2
72.1 kg one way
Round trip: 144.1 kg / 318 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.82 $30.94 $61.88
Mid-grade $4.30 $34.88 $69.76
Premium $4.64 $37.66 $75.33
Diesel $5.91 $47.94 $95.88

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Cortez and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 02:03:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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