How far is Grant-Valkaria, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Grant-Valkaria, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.91 mi
02h 25m
Flight
135.51 mi
218.08 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.51 mi
Kilometers
218.08 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.91 mi
Kilometers
242.86 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Mon, May 18, 2:03 PM EDT
Return by in Grant-Valkaria
Mon, May 18, 4:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Grant-Valkaria
2026-05-18T11:38
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Mon, May 18, 2:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Grant-Valkaria
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Hobe Sound
FL

Unincorporated area and census-designated place in Martin County, Florida, United States

From Grant-Valkaria
75.4 mi
01h 12m
To Pembroke Pines
75.6 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
88°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Grant-Valkaria and Pembroke Pines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Grant-Valkaria and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on Ponderosa Road

    1592 ft · 1 min · Ponderosa Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Valkaria Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Valkaria Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Babcock Street Southeast

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Babcock Street Southeast

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Saint Johns Heritage Parkway Southeast

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Saint Johns Heritage Parkway Southeast

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South: Miami

    2268 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    36 mi · 39 min

  7. 7

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

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

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

    2588 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

    102.2 mi · 1 hr 53 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 Grant-Valkaria 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Florida's Turnpike
102 mi · 68%
I 95 South
36.5 mi · 24%
Babcock Street Southeast
3.9 mi · 3%
Valkaria Road
2.75 mi · 2%
Saint Johns Heritage Parkway Southeast
1.55 mi · 1%
Okeechobee Road
0.73 mi
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
135.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hobe Sound
01h 12m from Grant-Valkaria
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Grant-Valkaria 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 Grant-Valkaria to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km) and usually takes 02h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Hobe Sound is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Grant-Valkaria and 75.6 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.11 one way or $44.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Grant-Valkaria and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near Hobe Sound

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hobe Sound, 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 Hobe Sound.

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West Palm Beach

39 mi away
201 South Tamarind Ave
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Delray Beach

67 mi away
345 South Congress Ave
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Okeechobee

72 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue
RAIL

Deerfield Beach

82 mi away
1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Grant-Valkaria and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 135.51 mi (218.08 km).

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#1 Grant-Valkaria

Human settlement in Brevard County, Florida, United States of America

Population4,326
Coordinates27.9398000, -80.5710400
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Ponderosa Road (-80.577782, 27.94925)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.16 L · about $22.11
Round trip
$44.22
10.66 gal · 40.32 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $22.11 $44.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.50 $48.99
Premium $4.90 $26.10 $52.19
Diesel $4.35 $23.19 $46.37

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Grant-Valkaria and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 11:38:20.

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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.