How far is Green Cove Springs, FL from Pembroke Pines, FL?

The driving distance from Green Cove Springs, FL to Pembroke Pines, FL is about 313.8 miles (505 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 41m 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
313.78 mi
04h 50m
Flight
289.52 mi
465.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
289.52 mi
Kilometers
465.93 km
Flight Time
00h 34m

Driving Distance

Road route
313.78 mi
Kilometers
504.98 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pembroke Pines
Sat, Apr 18, 7:55 AM EDT
Return by in Green Cove Springs
Sat, Apr 18, 12:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green Cove Springs
2026-04-18T03:04
Arrive Pembroke Pines
Sat, Apr 18, 7:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green Cove Springs
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
June Park
FL

Census designated place

From Green Cove Springs
156.7 mi
02h 25m
To Pembroke Pines
157.1 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph S
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Green Cove Springs and Pembroke Pines.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Cove Springs and Pembroke Pines.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 3 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    48 m · 17 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Orange Avenue

    3193 ft · 1 min · Orange Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Leonard C. Taylor Parkway

    3 mi · 5 min · Leonard C. Taylor Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Shands Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Shands Bridge

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto FL 16

    1.6 mi · 2 min · FL 16

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South: Daytona Beach

    2249 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    187.8 mi · 3 hr 22 min

  12. 12

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

    2396 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on FL 70 West: Okeechobee

    150 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Okeechobee Road

    2745 ft · 58 sec · Okeechobee Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp left

    1090 ft · 35 sec

  16. 16

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

    2588 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Florida's Turnpike

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

  18. 18

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

    2178 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Hollywood Boulevard

    1103 ft · 36 sec · Hollywood Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southwest 64th Way

    2664 ft · 2 min · Southwest 64th Way

  21. 21

    Continue on Southwest 8th Street

    1277 ft · 56 sec · Southwest 8th Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southwest 8th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Green Cove Springs and Pembroke Pines.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 95 South
188 mi · 60%
Florida's Turnpike
102 mi · 33%
FL 16
9.06 mi · 3%
Shands Bridge
6.31 mi · 2%
Leonard C. Taylor Parkway
3.02 mi · 1%
Okeechobee Road
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

I 95 South

Merge slight left

188 mi · 03h 22m

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
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
289.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
June Park
02h 25m from Green Cove Springs
Leave By
7:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Green Cove Springs and Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Green Cove Springs to Pembroke Pines?

The road trip is about 313.8 miles (505 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

June Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 156.7 miles from Green Cove Springs and 157.1 miles from Pembroke Pines.

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

The direct path is about 289.5 miles (465.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 7:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.92 one way or $91.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Green Cove Springs and Sunny near Pembroke Pines.

Stop Ideas Near June Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around June Park, 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 June Park.

RAIL

Kissimmee

75 mi away
111 East Dakin Ave.
RAIL

Orlando Health/Amtrak

85 mi away
1400 Sligh Blvd.
RAIL

Winter Park

88 mi away
150 West Morse Blvd
RAIL

Okeechobee

92 mi away
801 North Parrott Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green Cove Springs and Pembroke Pines. Straight-line distance: 289.52 mi (465.93 km).

Green Cove Springs

#1 Green Cove Springs

City in Clay County, Florida, United States

Population8,920
Coordinates29.9919100, -81.6781500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Pembroke Pines

#2 Pembroke Pines

The fifth most populous city in Florida.

Population174,414
Coordinates26.0031500, -80.2239400
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Ferris Street (-81.678245, 29.992176)
End: Southwest 8th Street (-80.22394, 26.003155)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 505 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.07 gal
41.91 L · about $45.92
Round trip
$91.84
22.14 gal · 83.82 L
Estimated CO2
98.4 kg one way
Round trip: 196.8 kg / 434 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.15 $45.92 $91.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $50.88 $101.76
Premium $4.90 $54.20 $108.40
Diesel $4.35 $48.15 $96.31

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Green Cove Springs and Pembroke Pines. The current time is 03:04:32.

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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.