How far is Fern Park, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Fern Park, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 227.6 miles (366.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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
227.59 mi
03h 30m
Flight
195.47 mi
314.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
195.47 mi
Kilometers
314.58 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.59 mi
Kilometers
366.27 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Sun, May 31, 1:08 PM EDT
Return by in Fern Park
Sun, May 31, 4:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fern Park
2026-05-31T09:38
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Sun, May 31, 1:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 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
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fern Park
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
Florida Ridge
FL

Census-designated place in Indian River County, Florida

From Fern Park
113.6 mi
01h 45m
To Pembroke Pines
113.9 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
77°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fern Park and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on Garden Edge Point

    11 m · 3 sec · Garden Edge Point

  2. 2

    Turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    66 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 4 West: Orlando, Tampa

    2325 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Ivanhoe Boulevard

    1699 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    2550 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue on I 4 West: Tampa

    1328 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    6.7 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Miami, Ocala

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    640 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

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

    2743 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    208.6 mi · 3 hr 47 min · Florida's Turnpike

  15. 15

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

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  18. 18

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fern Park 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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
209 mi · 92%
I 4 West
12.5 mi · 5%
Miami
0.77 mi
Florida's Turnpike South
0.52 mi
Southwest 64th Way
0.5 mi
SR 820 West
0.41 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
195.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Florida Ridge
01h 45m from Fern Park
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Fern Park and Mostly Cloudy near Pembroke Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fern Park to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 227.6 miles (366.3 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Florida Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.6 miles from Fern Park and 113.9 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 195.5 miles (314.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.31 one way or $66.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Fern Park and Mostly Cloudy near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Florida Ridge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Florida Ridge, 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 Florida Ridge.

RAIL

Okeechobee

57 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

102 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

104 mi away
601 East Center St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fern Park and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 195.47 mi (314.58 km).

Fern Park

#1 Fern Park

Unincorporated community in Florida

Population7,704
Coordinates28.6491600, -81.3511800
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Garden Edge Point (-81.351123, 28.649235)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.03 gal
30.4 L · about $33.31
Round trip
$66.62
16.06 gal · 60.8 L
Estimated CO2
71.4 kg one way
Round trip: 142.7 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $33.31 $66.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.91 $73.81
Premium $4.90 $39.31 $78.63
Diesel $4.35 $34.93 $69.86

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Fern Park and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 09:38:07.

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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.