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

The driving distance from Goldenrod, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 223 miles (358.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 52m 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
223.02 mi
03h 26m
Flight
191.62 mi
308.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
191.62 mi
Kilometers
308.39 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.02 mi
Kilometers
358.92 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Thu, Apr 30, 8:40 PM EDT
Return by in Goldenrod
Fri, May 1, 12:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goldenrod
2026-04-30T17:14
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Thu, Apr 30, 8:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 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
10:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goldenrod
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
Fort Pierce
FL

The most populous city in St.

From Goldenrod
110.7 mi
01h 43m
To Pembroke Pines
112.3 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
73°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Palmetto Avenue

    2083 ft · 56 sec · Palmetto Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Goldenrod Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Goldenrod Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Colonial Drive

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Colonial Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto FL 417 Toll South: Orlando International Airport

    2426 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Central Florida GreeneWay

    8 mi · 9 min · Central Florida GreeneWay

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 528 Toll: International Airport, Cocoa

    2445 ft · 60 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on FL 528 East: Cocoa, Kennedy Space Center

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Beachline Expressway

    25.3 mi · 27 min · Beachline Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    75.4 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward FL 70: Okeechobee, Fort Pierce

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

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

    2588 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    102.2 mi · 1 hr 53 min · Florida's Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  20. 20

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goldenrod 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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
102 mi · 46%
I 95 South
76.2 mi · 34%
Beachline Expressway
25.3 mi · 11%
Central Florida GreeneWay
8.03 mi · 4%
Goldenrod Road
2.53 mi · 1%
East Colonial Drive
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Florida's Turnpike

Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

102 mi · 01h 53m

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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.4 mi
191.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Pierce
01h 43m from Goldenrod
Leave By
10:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Goldenrod and Mostly Clear near Pembroke Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223 miles (358.9 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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 110.7 miles from Goldenrod and 112.3 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 191.6 miles (308.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.64 one way or $65.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Goldenrod and Mostly Clear near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Pierce

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Pierce, 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 Fort Pierce.

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Okeechobee

54 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

West Palm Beach

86 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
RAIL

Sebring

110 mi away
601 East Center St
RAIL

Delray Beach

113 mi away
345 South Congress Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goldenrod and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 191.62 mi (308.39 km).

Goldenrod

#1 Goldenrod

Human settlement in United States of America

Population12,039
Coordinates28.6102800, -81.2886800
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Palmetto Avenue (-81.288599, 28.610281)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.87 gal
29.79 L · about $32.64
Round trip
$65.29
15.74 gal · 59.58 L
Estimated CO2
69.9 kg one way
Round trip: 139.9 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $32.64 $65.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $36.17 $72.34
Premium $4.90 $38.53 $77.06
Diesel $4.35 $34.23 $68.47

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 · Apr 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Goldenrod and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 17:14:26.

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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.