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

The driving distance from Ellenton, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.77 mi
03h 18m
Flight
176.64 mi
284.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.64 mi
Kilometers
284.28 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.77 mi
Kilometers
360.13 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Tue, May 12, 9:26 PM EDT
Return by in Ellenton
Wed, May 13, 12:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ellenton
2026-05-12T18:07
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Tue, May 12, 9:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ellenton
9:00 PM EDT
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 Ellenton
111.7 mi
01h 39m
To Pembroke Pines
112 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
This Afternoon

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph W
Destination
90°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 12 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    4 m · 6 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto US Highway 301

    1.3 mi · 2 min · US Highway 301

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 South

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    23.5 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    181.3 mi · 3 hr 14 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Everglades Expressway

    9 mi · 10 min · Port Everglades Expressway

  7. 7

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

    756 ft · 19 sec

  8. 8

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

    2215 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

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

    1906 ft · 47 sec

  10. 10

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

    2322 ft · 56 sec

  11. 11

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

    1381 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Florida's Turnpike

  13. 13

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

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  16. 16

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ellenton 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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
206 mi · 92%
Port Everglades Expressway
9.05 mi · 4%
Florida's Turnpike
4.59 mi · 2%
US Highway 301
1.28 mi · 1%
Miami
0.7 mi
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.1 mi
176.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bonita Springs
01h 39m from Ellenton
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ellenton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ellenton to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 223.8 miles (360.1 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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 111.7 miles from Ellenton and 112 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.1 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 $32.77 one way or $65.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms around Ellenton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Ellenton and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 176.64 mi (284.28 km).

Ellenton

#1 Ellenton

Census-designated place in Manatee County, Florida

Population4,275
Coordinates27.5217100, -82.5276000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: US 301 (-82.527577, 27.521677)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.89 L · about $32.77
Round trip
$65.54
15.8 gal · 59.78 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $32.77 $65.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.31 $72.62
Premium $4.90 $38.68 $77.36
Diesel $4.35 $34.37 $68.73

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Ellenton and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 18:07:41.

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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.