How far is Doctor Phillips, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?
The driving distance from Doctor Phillips, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 38m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Doctor Phillips and Pembroke Pines.
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Start on the route
43 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Mallorca Court
39 m · 9 sec · Mallorca Court
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Turn left onto Villa Drive
71 m · 12 sec · Villa Drive
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Turn left onto The Esplanade
534 ft · 22 sec · The Esplanade
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Turn right onto West Sand Lake Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Sand Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Turkey Lake Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Turkey Lake Road
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Turn right onto Hollywood Way
1.1 km · 2 min · Hollywood Way
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Turn right onto Universal Boulevard
2302 ft · 1 min · Universal Boulevard
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Take the ramp left toward I 4 East
2717 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Florida's Turnpike, Miami, Ocala
1304 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
640 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Florida's Turnpike South, Miami
2743 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike
208.6 mi · 3 hr 47 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 Doctor Phillips 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
209 mi · 03h 47m
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 Doctor Phillips and Partly Sunny near Pembroke Pines.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Doctor Phillips to Pembroke Pines?
The road trip is about 215.4 miles (346.7 km) and usually takes 03h 19m 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?
Fort Pierce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Doctor Phillips and 107.4 miles from Pembroke Pines.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.1 miles (299.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:22 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.52 one way or $63.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Doctor Phillips and Partly Sunny near Pembroke Pines.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Doctor Phillips and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 186.12 mi (299.53 km).
#1 Doctor Phillips
Unincorporated community in Florida
| Population | 10,981 |
| Coordinates | 28.4494500, -81.4922900 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| 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: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $31.52 | $63.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $34.93 | $69.86 |
| Premium | $4.90 | $37.21 | $74.42 |
| Diesel | $4.35 | $33.06 | $66.12 |
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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