How far is Destin, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?
The driving distance from Destin, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 626.9 miles (1008.9 km), with a travel time of about 09h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 487.5 miles (784.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 18h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 09h 03m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
Town in Alachua County, Florida, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Destin and Pembroke Pines.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Destin and Pembroke Pines.
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Start on Mountain Drive
9 m · 1 sec · Mountain Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Benning Drive
3 m · 1 sec · Benning Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Benning Drive
152 m · 16 sec · Benning Drive
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Turn left onto Harbor Boulevard
2.1 mi · 4 min · Harbor Boulevard
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Continue on Emerald Coast Parkway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Emerald Coast Parkway
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Turn left onto Mid-Bay Bridge Road
5.9 mi · 9 min · Mid-Bay Bridge Road
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 20: John Sims Parkway, Freeport
1517 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right
123 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto John Sims Parkway
17 mi · 24 min · John Sims Parkway
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Continue on West Main Street
1766 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Madison Street
4.4 mi · 7 min · Madison Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
9.8 mi · 11 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 10 East: Tallahassee
2020 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
211 mi · 3 hr 46 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I-75 South: Tampa
1959 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
107.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
258 mi · 4 hr 40 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 Destin and Pembroke Pines.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Florida's Turnpike
Take the exit slight left toward Florida's Turnpike South, Orlando
258 mi · 04h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Destin 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 Destin to Pembroke Pines?
The road trip is about 626.9 miles (1008.9 km) and usually takes 09h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Micanopy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 310.4 miles from Destin and 316.5 miles from Pembroke Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 487.5 miles (784.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 139.4 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $91.75 one way or $183.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 196.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Destin and Pembroke Pines, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Destin and Sunny near Pembroke Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Micanopy
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 Micanopy.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Destin and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 487.55 mi (784.64 km).
#1 Destin
City in Florida
| Population | 14,284 |
| Coordinates | 30.3935300, -86.4957800 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 1009 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 20h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 15h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 12h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 10h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 07h 49m |
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 | $91.75 | $183.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $101.66 | $203.33 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $108.30 | $216.60 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $96.22 | $192.44 |
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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